Petition Challenges Law That Shields Chief Election Commissioner From Prosecution

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A petition filed in the Supreme Court argues that a 2023 law protecting Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar from prosecution contains a legal gap. The Opposition has sought Kumar's prosecution over allegations of manipulation of voter rolls. The 2023 legislation effectively provides immunity to the CEC, blocking direct legal action against him. The petition contends this immunity provision is flawed and may not hold up under scrutiny.

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