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Simultaneous Elections Bill: Ex-CJIs Question EC’s Powers

12 July 20251 min read
NATIONAL AFFAIRSSimultaneousElections Bill:Ex-CJIs QuestionEC’s Powers12 July 2025safalsetu.com

Why in the news

Two retired Chief Justices of India gave their views to a parliamentary panel studying plans to hold Parliament and State Assembly polls together, and raised a concern about the Election Commission’s powers.

Key facts

  • Witnesses: D.Y. Chandrachud and J.S. Khehar, both former CJIs.
  • Forum: the Joint Parliamentary Committee (JPC) reviewing the proposal.
  • Core idea: simultaneous elections for Parliament and State Assemblies.
BillYear
Constitution (129th Amendment) Bill2024
Union Territories Laws (Amendment) Bill2024

Concern

  • The proposal is seen as giving the Election Commission powers without adequate checks.

Exam angle

  • Constitution (129th Amendment) Bill, 2024 concerns simultaneous elections.
  • Panel: Joint Parliamentary Committee.

Test yourself

1. Which Bill concerning simultaneous elections for Parliament and State Assemblies is under JPC review?

The JPC is reviewing the Constitution (129th Amendment) Bill, 2024.

2. Which two former Chief Justices of India appeared before the JPC on simultaneous elections?

D.Y. Chandrachud and J.S. Khehar appeared before the committee.

3. Along with the Constitution (129th Amendment) Bill, which other Bill is the JPC reviewing?

The JPC is also reviewing the Union Territories Laws (Amendment) Bill, 2024.

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