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Appointment of Election Commission in India: Legal Issues and Challenges

Author(s) Ms. Kritika Sharma
Country India
Abstract In India, the Election Commission is appointed under constitutional provisions and statutory frameworks, but significant legal challenges and issues hamper its independence and effectiveness. The abstract examines the complexities associated with the appointment process, highlighting issues related to executive influence, a lack of transparent and defined selection mechanisms, and unequal tenure security for Chief Election Commissioners and other Election Commissioners. Especially during politically sensitive times, the commission's impartiality is questioned by the dominant role played by the executive in appointments. Moreover, landmark cases, such as T.N. Seshan vs. Union of India, reveal the Commission's struggle for independence and highlight the need for reform. Specifically, the purpose of this research is to identify the constitutional and legal framework governing the appointment of Election Commissioners and Chief Election Commissioners, as well as how the process works. In addition to examining the role of the executive and judiciary in the appointment process, this study aims to analyze the existing legal provisions under the Constitution of India and relevant statutes. As well as examining the legal challenges and controversies surrounding appointment mechanisms that have arisen recently, as well as potential reforms, it aims to critically analyze their autonomy, transparency, and potential reforms. Moreover, comparative models from other democracies will be examined to suggest potential improvements to maintain the Election Commission's independence and impartiality.
Keywords Election, Election commission, Constitution, Political influence and transparency.
Field Sociology > Administration / Law / Management
Published In Volume 7, Issue 2, March-April 2025
Published On 2025-03-16
DOI https://doi.org/10.36948/ijfmr.2025.v07i02.39087
Short DOI https://doi.org/g89wbk
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