On 2 March 2023, the Supreme Court delivered an order on appointments to the Election Commission.
According to this order, appointments will be done under the recommendation of a committee having which of the following members?
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Correct answer: D
Explanation
The correct answer is option 4 i.e. Prime Minister, Leader of the opposition and Chief Justice of India.
The Supreme Court ruled that the appointment of members to the Election Commission would be made by a committee consisting of these three members. This decision aimed to ensure a more independent and transparent process in the selection of Election Commissioners, reducing the influence of the ruling government and promoting fairness in the electoral process.