Supreme Court to hear pleas demanding CEC Gyanesh Kumar's resignation

The Supreme Court is set to hear multiple petitions on October 5 seeking the resignation of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar amid an ongoing controversy surrounding the Scheduled Castes examination row. A three-judge bench comprising Chief Justice Surya Kant and Justices Joymalya Bagchi and V Mohana will consider the pleas filed by petitioner Rakesh Kumar Singh and advocate Shailendra Mani Tripathi.

The petitions have been filed against the backdrop of allegations concerning irregularities in the SC examination process, which has drawn significant public attention and sparked calls for institutional accountability. The specific nature of the alleged violations remains part of the ongoing legal proceedings before the court.

The scheduled hearing will provide an opportunity for the bench to examine the merits of the resignation demands and determine the appropriate course of action. The Supreme Court's decision on the matter could have significant implications for the Election Commission's functioning and public confidence in its institutional integrity.

This development comes as the Election Commission faces mounting scrutiny over its administrative and examination-related procedures. The outcome of the October 5 hearing is expected to clarify the court's position on the petitioners' demands and the broader governance issues at stake.