Plea in Supreme Court says CEC Gyanesh Kumar can be probed and tried like an ‘ordinary accused’
- Posted on September 25, 2026
- By The Hindu
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In brief
A legal petition has been filed in India's Supreme Court challenging the immunity protections traditionally granted to the Chief Election Commissioner. The case specifically addresses allegations of electoral roll manipulation involving CEC Gyanesh Kumar, arguing that high-ranking election officials should face the same investigative procedures and judicial accountability as ordinary citizens when accused of crimes. This development marks a significant moment in the ongoing debate over executive immunity and institutional oversight in India's electoral system.
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Plea in Supreme Court says CEC Gyanesh Kumar can be probed and tried like an ‘ordinary accused’
A Supreme Court plea seeks to subject CEC Gyanesh Kumar to police investigation and trial like an "ordinary accused" over electoral roll tampering allegations.
