ECI’s Power to Transfer Top Officials Ahead of Elections Examined: Calcutta High Court
The Calcutta High Court has heard a Public Interest Litigation (PIL) challenging the large-scale transfer orders issued by the Election Commission of India (ECI) ahead of elections. The petition alleges that these transfers were arbitrary, lacked proper justification, and could disrupt governance during a crucial electoral period. The matter was heard by a Division Bench led by Chief Justice Sujoy Paul and Justice Partha Sarathi Sen. Background Of The Case…
