In News Recently, the Delhi High Court asked Centre to explain its stand on delay in appointment of Deputy Speaker for Lok Sabha. About A petition was filed that claimed keeping the post of Deputy Speaker of the Lok Sabha vacant is a violation of Article 93 of the Constitution. The post of Deputy Speaker […]
In News Anup Chandra Pandey, a retired Uttar Pradesh cadre IAS officer, has been appointed to the post of Election Commissioner. About The President of India made the appointment. Following the elevation of Sushil Chandra as the Chief Election Commissioner, the position of an Election Commissioner was vacant since April 13. Election Commission of […]
In News The Association for Democratic Reforms (ADR) filed a petition before the Supreme Court seeking the formation of a “neutral and independent collegium or selection committee” for the appointment of members of the Election Commission of India (ECI). About The plea emphasised that the appointments to the ECI on the ‘whims and fancies’ of […]