Supreme Court refuses to appear before panel on simultaneous election bill
India's Supreme Court declined to meet the parliamentary committee reviewing a constitutional amendment that would align Lok Sabha and state assembly elections.
The court said senior judges should not discuss the proposal, which could later be subject to judicial review. The amendment, introduced in December 2024, seeks to hold national and state polls at the same time. Opposition parties argue it breaches the constitution and undermines federal authority. The parliamentary committee continues its examination without the judges' input.
Why it matters
The decision highlights tensions between India's judiciary and legislature over a major electoral reform.
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