Question

According to a recent ruling by the Supreme Court, the constitution of committee that is responsible for selecting the Chief Election Commissioner and Election Commissioners until a dedicated law is passed by the Parliament will be

• A. Prime Minister, Speaker of the Lok Sabha, and the Chief Justice of India
• B. Prime Minister, Speaker of the Lok Sabha, and Vice President of India
• C. Prime Minister, the Leader of the Opposition in Lok Sabha, and the Chief Justice of India
• D. President, Speaker of the Lok Sabha, and the Chief Justice of India

Hint:

Memorize key SC rulings related to constitutional appointments.
Current selection committee for EC appointments = PM + LoP + CJI (interim arrangement).

Answer 1

The Correct Option is C

In a landmark 2023 ruling, the Supreme Court directed that until a law is made by Parliament under Article 324(2), the selection of the Chief Election Commissioner and Election Commissioners shall be done by a committee comprising:
- The Prime Minister,
- The Leader of the Opposition in Lok Sabha, and
- The Chief Justice of India.