During a recent hearing, the Supreme Court of India expressed concerns regarding the selection process of the Chief Election Commissioner and Election Commissioners. Justice Dipankar Datta pointed out the inconsistency in having the Chief Justice of India on the panel for appointing the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) director but not for election commissioners. He questioned the rationale behind excluding an independent member from the selection committee, suggesting that the current process allows the executive branch, particularly the Prime Minister, to exert significant control. The court noted that the decision-making could effectively result in a 2:1 majority favoring the Prime Minister's viewpoint, raising alarms about the potential erosion of democratic principles in the election process. Justice Datta underscored that the parliament has the authority to create laws, but the Supreme Court holds the ultimate power to interpret them, stressing the need for a fair and independent electoral system.