In 2023, the Parliament enacted The CEC and Other ECs (Appointment, Conditions of Service and Term of Office) Act, 2023, codifying the law on the appointment of Election Commissioners.
However, the Act was challenged in the Supreme Court by Congress Leader, Jaya Thakur on the ground that it violates the Court's judgement in Anoop Baranwal, making appointment to Election Commission dependent heavily on the executive.
We explain the challenge in detail.
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Passed in March 2026 and brought into force in May, the Transgender Persons (Amendment) Act is currently under challenge at the Supreme Court. Petitioners contend that the amendment is contrary to the landmark judgement in NALSA v Union of India, 2014 which upheld the right to self-perception of gender identity.

Things are moving fast with two hearings, a transfer petition and denial of interim relief. The Court is set to hear the matter today. Stay tuned for today's hearing report!

Media credits: The Citizen, NDTV, Indian Express, The Hindu, CLPR, and Times of India

Nine-judge Benches are one of the largest formations that the Supreme Court can sit in—behind only 11 and 13-judge Benches. There have been 21 nine-judge Constitution Benches so far—all of which are known for setting precedent and decisively resolving questions of constitutional importance. Two nine-judge Benches heard matters of key importance this year alone.

Visit scobserver.in to know more about nine-judge benches and their brief history.

On the website, you will also find case backgrounds, hearing reports and comprehensive analysis of the two nine-judge Benches that heard the Industry and Sabarimala references this year.