SC Refuses to Interfere with Calcutta HC Order Upholding ECI’s Transfer of Officers Ahead of Elections

The Supreme Court on Thursday dismissed a plea challenging the Election Commission of India’s large-scale transfer of IAS and IPS officers following the announcement of elections, refusing to interfere with the Calcutta High Court’s earlier order. The Bench comprising Chief Justice Surya Kant, Justice Joymalya Bagchi and Justice Vipul M Pancholi upheld the High Court’s decision dismissing the PIL filed … Continue reading SC Refuses to Interfere with Calcutta HC Order Upholding ECI’s Transfer of Officers Ahead of Elections