Supreme Court Issues Notice in PIL Against Chief Election Commissioner

The Supreme Court on Monday heard arguments in a petition filed against Chief Election Commissioner Gnanesh Kumar, with the bench issuing notices to all parties involved in the case. The court has directed the Union government, the Election Commission of India and Kumar himself to respond to the allegations raised in the public interest litigation. The next hearing in the matter is scheduled for October 27, when the court is expected to examine the submissions made by the respondents. The PIL raises concerns that require examination by the apex court, according to judicial sources familiar with the proceedings. The case comes at a time when the Election Commission has been under scrutiny over various administrative and procedural matters related to the conduct of elections across India.