PIL filed before Supreme Court seeking prosecution of CEC Gyanesh Kumar, SIT probe over SIR decisions
A petition has been filed in the Supreme Court demanding criminal prosecution of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar over alleged statutory breaches related to the SIR, while two Election Commissioners have reportedly raised objections. The filing also calls for a Special Investigation Team probe into the SIR decisions.
- ✓A petition has been filed in the Supreme Court demanding criminal prosecution of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar over alleged statutory breaches related to the SIR, while two Election Commissioners have reportedly raised objections.
- ✓The petition highlights concerns raised by two members of the Election Commission, who have objected to the actions under scrutiny.
- ✓It also notes that the two dissenting Election Commissioners have formally recorded their objections, underscoring internal disagreement within the commission.
- ✓The move comes amid heightened scrutiny of the Election Commission’s functioning and its role in safeguarding electoral integrity.
The Supreme Court of India received a public interest litigation that seeks to initiate criminal proceedings against Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar for purported violations of statutes tied to the Special Investigation Report (SIR). The petition highlights concerns raised by two members of the Election Commission, who have objected to the actions under scrutiny.
The petition specifically requests that a Special Investigation Team be constituted to examine the SIR decisions and assess any legal transgressions by the CEC. It also notes that the two dissenting Election Commissioners have formally recorded their objections, underscoring internal disagreement within the commission.
The move comes amid heightened scrutiny of the Election Commission’s functioning and its role in safeguarding electoral integrity. Stakeholders, including political parties and civil society groups, are watching the case closely, as any adverse finding could impact the credibility of upcoming electoral processes and the legal accountability mechanisms governing election officials.
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| Issuing Authority | Zee News National |
|---|---|
| Topic Category | POLITICS |
| Jurisdiction | All India / National |
| Publication Date | 25 September 2026 |