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Supreme Court Refuses Immediate CEC Suspension, Agrees to Examine Election Commission Records
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News18•05-10-2026, 22:36
Supreme Court Refuses Immediate CEC Suspension, Agrees to Examine Election Commission Records
- •The Supreme Court has firmly declined to immediately suspend Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar while agreeing to review allegations of unilateral decision-making.
- •Senior advocate Vikas Singh pushed for interim action, arguing the issue could undermine voting rights, but the court emphasized it must first hear the Election Commission.
- •The bench reiterated that Election Commission decisions must be made unanimously or by majority and requested official records regarding the controversial Form 6 changes.
- •The hearing follows allegations that Election Commissioners Sukhbir Singh Sandhu and Vivek Joshi raised objections to certain decisions, while the commission maintains its actions followed proper legal procedures.
Key Questions Answered
The Supreme Court declined to order an immediate suspension of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar, stating it must first examine official records and hear the Election Commission rather than relying solely on press reports.
The Supreme Court bench specifically called for the records relating to the controversial changes made to Form 6.
Election Commissioners Sukhbir Singh Sandhu and Vivek Joshi reportedly raised objections on multiple occasions over Special Intensive Revision (SIR) decisions and orders issued without their knowledge or consent.
