CJI Surya Kant will not hear EC appointments case, nor will any likely-CJI. Here's why — ‘I will be accused of...’

Chief Justice Kant recuses from hearing plea against exclusion of CJI from panel selecting ECs

Chief Justice of India Surya Kant recused himself from hearing petitions challenging the new law for appointing Election Commissioners. He cited potential conflict of interest, as the law excludes the CJI from the selection committee. The case will be heard by a bench without a prospective Chief Justice.

CJI Surya Kant will not hear EC appointments case, nor will any likely-CJI. Here's why — ‘I will be accused of...’

Chief Justice of India (CJI) Surya Kant reportedly said it would be appropriate for the EC appointments case to be heard by a bench where no judge is in line to become the chief justice.

CJI Surya Kant recuses from hearing PILs challenging law on appointment of CEC, ECs - The Tribune

'Should I hear this matter? Somebody may accuse me of conflict of interest,' CJI Surya Kant asks the advocate, who represented one of the petitioners.

"Conflict Of Interest": Chief Justice Recuses From Poll Body Appointments Case

A bench was hearing petitions on the non-inclusion of the Chief Justice of India in the panel which selects the Chief Election Commissioner and Election Commissioners

CJI to shift challenge to 2023 CEC appointment law to another Bench

Advocate Prashant Bhushan, appearing for one of the petitioners, Association for Democratic Reforms, suggests the case be shifted to a Bench that does not have a prospective Chief Justice of India either as the lead or associate judge.