Dr. Jaya Thakur vs Union Of India
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Parties (2)
Case Significance
Dr. Jaya Thakur vs Union Of India is a Supreme Court of India decision dated March 22, 2024 (citation: insc-2024-246). Multiple writ petitions under Article 32 challenged Section 7(1) of the Chief Election Commissioner and other Election Commissioners (Appointment, Conditions of Service and Term of Office) Act, 2023, which substituted the CJI with a Union Cabinet Minister in the Selection Committee, allegedly diluting the Anoop Baranwal Constitution Bench judgment. The Supreme Court dismissed the stay applications, finding the petitioners failed to establish prima facie case, balance of convenience, and irrep The bench comprised Justices Dipankar Datta and Sanjiv Khanna. The judgment was delivered by Justice Dipankar Datta.
Summary
Multiple writ petitions under Article 32 challenged Section 7(1) of the Chief Election Commissioner and other Election Commissioners (Appointment, Conditions of Service and Term of Office) Act, 2023, which substituted the CJI with a Union Cabinet Minister in the Selection Committee, allegedly diluting the Anoop Baranwal Constitution Bench judgment. The Supreme Court dismissed the stay applications, finding the petitioners failed to establish prima facie case, balance of convenience, and irreparable injury, while noting observations were tentative and not binding on the merits.
What was the outcome of Dr. Jaya Thakur vs Union Of India?
Multiple writ petitions under Article 32 challenged Section 7(1) of the Chief Election Commissioner and other Election Commissioners (Appointment, Conditions of Service and Term of Office) Act, 2023, ...
Judgment
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Read on Indian KanoonSource: Indian Kanoon (insc-2024-246)