Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 11:55am on 03 Jun 2024,Monday Politics
Seven former high court judges penned an open letter to President Droupadi Murmu, CJI DY Chandrachud, and CEC Rajiv Kumar, expressing concerns over the conduct of the Lok Sabha elections. Citing "genuine apprehensions" and echoing civil society's worries, they warned of a potential constitutional crisis if the ruling dispensation loses power. The judges highlighted Election Commission's alleged reluctance in addressing violations and urged the apex court's proactive intervention to safeguard democracy. They stressed the need for top justices' presence during any potential crisis, calling for immediate action to avert catastrophic scenarios during the vote counting.
