Prez can be prosecuted after leaving office but not ECs, says petitioner
The Supreme Court has tagged two petitions challenging Section 16 of Chief Election Commissioner and Other Election Commissioners (Appointment, Conditions of Service and Term of Office) Act, 2023,…
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The Supreme Court has tagged two petitions challenging Section 16 of Chief Election Commissioner and Other Election Commissioners (Appointment, Conditions of Service and Term of Office) Act, 2023, with a pending plea raising a similar issue. The provision bars courts from entertaining or continuing civil or criminal proceedings against serving or former CECs and election commissioners for acts done or purported to be done in discharge of official duties.
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