A more independent Election Commission

The Supreme Court's judgment on appointments is not a case of judicial overreach, but is intended to protect the fundamental rights of citizens

The Supreme Court has ruled that the Chief Election Commissioner and Election Commissioners shall be appointed by a committee comprising the Prime Minister, the leader of the Opposition in the Lok Sabha (and, if there is no such leader, the leader of the largest party in the Opposition) and the Chief Justice of India.

Thus far, these appointments have been made by the President on the advice of the Prime Minister (PM). In effect, the PM has been the sole authority in the matter. Not anymore. The Supreme Court has made it clear that the procedure it has laid down will