Supreme Court Issues Notices on Chief Election Commissioner's Alleged Unilatera…
The Supreme Court has issued notices to the Election Commission of India, the Union government, and Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar regarding allegations of unilateral decision-making. The court declined to impose an interim order restraining Kumar, stating it cannot act on assumptions without verifying facts. The petition, filed by social activist Rakesh Kumar Singh, raises concerns about the credibility of the Election Commission amid claims that decisions were made without consensus among election commissioners. The court emphasized the need for statutory compliance and warned that it would intervene if the law was not followed. Additionally, a separate petition challenging modifications to voter registration Form 6 was tagged to this case, highlighting ongoing scrutiny over the electoral roll process during the special intensive revision exercise.
Published 1 day ago • 05 Oct 2026, 01:51 PM IST