SC to examine plea for recall of split verdict on law governing appointment of CEC, ECs
First reported 7 Oct, 07:04 UTCUpdated just now15 sources
3 left · 7 center · 5 right · Full breakdown
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AI-generatedThe Supreme Court agreed to examine a plea seeking recall of its recent split verdict on the 2023 law governing the appointment of the Chief Election Commissioner and Election Commissioners, amid allegations of judicial bias and conflict of interest. The matter matters because it concerns the integrity of the appointment process and potential bias in the court's decision.
How the Left framed it
Left-leaning outlets highlight the allegation that Justice Sharma did not disclose that his son was appearing as counsel for the Election Commission in Madhya Pradesh.
How the Center framed it
Center outlets note the plea for recall, mention a separate curative petition alleging conflict of interest, and report that the Chief Justice said the court will examine the plea.
How the Right framed it
Right-leaning outlets frame the issue as concerning judicial bias or propriety, citing concerns about 'bias' and 'judicial propriety' in relation to the split verdict.
What everyone reports
- Supreme Court agreed to examine a plea seeking recall of its recent split verdict on the 2023 law governing appointment of CEC and ECs.
- The split verdict was delivered in September (Sept 23).
- The plea challenges the validity of the 2023 law governing the appointment of the Chief Election Commissioner and Election Commissioners.
- The Chief Justice of India said the court will examine the plea.
Where coverage differs
- Left-leaning outlets (Scroll.in) emphasise that Justice Sharma did not disclose his son's role as counsel for the poll panel in Madhya Pradesh.
- Center outlets (The New Indian Express) mention a separate curative petition alleging a conflict of interest in the CEC appointments case.
- Right-leaning outlets (Republic World, Times Now, Zee News) highlight concerns of bias or judicial propriety regarding the split verdict.
Written by AI from the headlines and excerpts of 13 outlets (OpenRouter) on 7 Oct, 12:57 UTC. It can make mistakes — read the original reporting below. How briefings work
Compare the headlines
How outlets on each side framed it
New Delhi: The Supreme Court on Wednesday agreed to examine a plea seeking recall of its recent split verdict on whether challenges to the 2023 law governing the appointment of the Chief Election Commissioner and Election Commissioners should be referred to a larger Constitution bench. On September 23, a bench of…
A plea seeking recall of the Supreme Court’s split verdict in the Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) appointments law case was mentioned before Chief Justice Surya Kant on Tuesday, amid a separate curative petition alleging a conflict of interest involving one of the judges. Senior Advocate Gopal Sankaranarayanan…
Supreme Court to examine recall application against its Sept 23 split verdict on pleas challenging 2023 law for appointment of CEC and ECs, filed citing apprehension of bias.
Full coverage
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- Conflict of interest allegation in CEC case as plea seeks recall of SC's split verdict (opens The New Indian Express in a new tab)
A plea seeking recall of the Supreme Court’s split verdict in the Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) appointments law case was mentioned before Chief Justice Surya Kant on Tuesday, amid a separate curative petition alleging a conflict of interest involving one of the judges. Senior Advocate Gopal Sankaranarayanan…
- SC to examine plea for recall of split verdict on law governing appointment of CEC, ECs (opens The Economic Times in a new tab)
The Supreme Court is set to examine a plea regarding the recall of a recent split verdict. This split verdict pertains to the validity of a 2023 law governing the appointment of the Chief Election Commissioner and Election Commissioners. Senior advocate Gopal Sankaranarayanan mentioned the recall application in front…
- SC to examine plea for recall of split verdict on law governing appointment of CEC, ECs (opens Greater Kashmir in a new tab)
New Delhi, Oct 07: The Supreme Court on Wednesday agreed to examine a plea seeking recall of its recent split verdict on whether challenges to the 2023 law governing the appointment of the Chief Election Commissioner and Election Commissioners should be referred to a larger Constitution bench. On September 23, a bench…
- Plea seeks recall of split verdict on CEC selection law; CJI says will examine it (opens India Today in a new tab)
Plea seeks recall of split verdict on CEC selection law CJI says will examine it
- Supreme Court to examine plea seeking recall of split verdict on CEC, EC appointment law (opens The Times of India in a new tab)
- SC To Examine Plea Seeking Recall Of Split Verdict Amid ‘Bias’ Concern Over ECI (opens Republic World in a new tab)
- SC to examine plea for recall of split verdict on law governing appointment of CEC, ECs (opens CNBC-TV18 in a new tab)
The Supreme Court on Wednesday agreed to examine a plea seeking recall of its recent split verdict on whether challenges to the 2023 law governing the appointment of the CEC and Election Commissioners should be referred to a larger Constitution bench.
- CEC appointment law row: SC to examine plea seeking recall of September split verdict (opens Mint in a new tab)
On Wednesday, a bench comprising the Chief Justice of India and Justices Joymalya Bagchi and V Mohana was told about the recall application by senior advocate Gopal Sankaranarayanan.
- 'We will take a call': Supreme Court to examine plea for recall of split verdict on law governing appointment of CEC, ECs (opens Deccan Herald in a new tab)
New Delhi: The Supreme Court on Wednesday agreed to examine a plea seeking recall of its recent split verdict on whether challenges to the 2023 law governing the appointment of the Chief Election Commissioner and Election Commissioners should be referred to a larger Constitution bench. On September 23, a bench of…
- Supreme Court to examine plea seeking recall of split verdict on CEC appointment law (opens DNA India in a new tab)
Supreme Court to examine recall application against its Sept 23 split verdict on pleas challenging 2023 law for appointment of CEC and ECs, filed citing apprehension of bias.
- SC to ‘take a call’ on recalling split verdict in pleas against EC appointments Act (opens Scroll.in in a new tab)
The application asked why Justice Sharma, who heard the case, had not disclosed that his son was standing counsel for the poll panel in Madhya Pradesh.
- CJI Surya Kant says Supreme Court to soon decide on plea to recall CEC law order: ‘Will examine and take a call’ (opens Hindustan Times in a new tab)
CJI said the Supreme Court will soon decide on a plea seeking recall of its order referring the challenge to the CEC appointment law to a Constitution bench.
