Parliamentary panel on simultaneous polls Bill cancels visit to Supreme Court after objection from Opposition
An Opposition MP raised concern that any interaction with the CJI or other sitting judges on the proposed legislation could blur the separation of powers and raise questions about the institutional independence of Parliament and the judiciary
The parliamentary committee investigating simultaneous elections bills has cancelled its planned visit to the Supreme Court on October 6, following objections from opposition members. Committee chair P.P. Chaudhary cited scheduling conflicts for the cancellation. Opposition members expressed concerns that any interaction with the Chief Justice or other sitting judges on the bills could blur the separation of powers and raise questions about the independence of Parliament and the judiciary.
The committee was examining the Constitution (One Hundred and Twenty-Ninth Amendment) Bill and the Union Territories Laws (Amendment) Bill, both seeking to establish a framework for simultaneous elections to the Lok Sabha and State Legislative Assemblies.
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