SC to examine recall plea on CEC appointment-law verdict

The Supreme Court on Wednesday agreed to examine a plea seeking recall of its September 23 split verdict on the 2023 law governing the appointment of the Chief Election Commissioner and Election Commissioners. The plea questions Justice Satish Chandra Sharma's role in that verdict because his son, Siddharth Sharma, has been standing counsel for the Election Commission of India before the Madhya Pradesh High Court since July 2024. (agreed to examine)

• The Supreme Court on Wednesday agreed to examine a plea seeking recall of its September 23 split verdict on the 2023 law governing the appointment of the Chief Election Commissioner and Election Commissioners.
• The plea questions Justice Satish Chandra Sharma's role in that verdict because his son, Siddharth Sharma, has been standing counsel for the Election Commission of India before the Madhya Pradesh High Court since July 20