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A petition was filed in the Supreme Court to investigate and prosecute Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar like any "ordinary accused". According to Supreme Court advocate Shailendra Mani Tripathi, the allegations against Mr. Kumar, which include tampering with the electoral roll, do not have a reasonable connection to his official duties.
The petition argues that Mr. Kumar would lose any statutory or constitutional immunity once the connection between his actions and official obligations is severed. The allegations raise concerns about the foundation of India's constitutional democracy, free and fair elections, and the independence of the Election Commission of India (ECI).
The petition states that the CEC does not enjoy personal immunity from criminal prosecution, unlike the President and Governors, and that the law does not bar police investigation or arrest in such cases.
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