UPSC | Prelims GS | 2026

According to the editorial discussion of the 2023 law on appointing Election Commissioners, which institutional change was highlighted?

  1. The Chief Justice of India was removed from the selection panel, increasing executive control.
  2. The Chief Justice of India became the sole appointing authority.
  3. Election Commissioners began to be appointed by State legislatures.
  4. The Election Commission was placed under the direct control of the Supreme Court.

Answer

Correct Answer

The Chief Justice of India was removed from the selection panel, increasing executive control.

Explanation

Option A is correct: the editorial says the 2023 Act removed the CJI from the selection panel and gave greater control to the executive. Option B states the opposite institutional arrangement. Option C is inconsistent with the Union-level appointment process. Option D wrongly converts judicial oversight into direct administrative control.

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