Can the CEC Be Outvoted?

Описание: Can India's Chief Election Commissioner be outvoted by the other Election Commissioners? Short answer: yes.

In under two minutes:
• Article 324(1) vests election powers in the Election COMMISSION, not a single Commissioner
• Clauses (2), (3) and (5): the Commission's composition, the CEC as Chairman, and stronger removal protection for the CEC
• S.S. Dhanoa v. Union of India (1991): abolition of two Election Commissioner posts upheld
• T.N. Seshan v. Union of India (1995): the multi-member Commission upheld; the other commissioners must have a meaningful role
• Section 18 of the 2023 Act: unanimity where possible, majority decision when members disagree

Takeaway: the CEC chairs the Commission, but the majority prevails.

📚 References
Constitution of India, Article 324
Chief Election Commissioner and Other Election Commissioners (Appointment, Conditions of Service and Term of Office) Act, 2023, Section 18
S.S. Dhanoa v. Union of India, (1991) 3 SCC 567
T.N. Seshan v. Union of India, (1995) 4 SCC 611

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