The Constitution Bench of the Supreme Court on Thursday started pronouncing the judgement on petitions seeking reform in the process for the appointment of members of the Election Commission of India. While pronouncing the judgment by a five-judge bench headed by Justice K.M. Joseph, he underscored, “Hallmark of a substantial and liberal democracy must be borne in mind, democracy is inextricably linked to the power of the people. The power of the ballot is supreme, capable of unseating the most powerful parties.”
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