The Supreme Court of India expressed serious concerns regarding the influence of political parties on the appointments to the Election Commission during hearings on the Chief Election Commissioner and Election Commissioners (Appointment, Conditions of Service, and Term of Office) Act, 2023. Advocate Prashant Bhushan, representing the Association for Democratic Reforms (ADR), highlighted that successive governments have failed to create an independent selection mechanism, exploiting their executive control over appointments. Justice Dipankar Datta remarked on the broader implications of this issue, referring to a pattern of 'tyranny of the elected' in Indian politics. The new law has removed the Chief Justice of India from the selection committee, which petitioners argue undermines the independence of the Election Commission and contradicts previous Supreme Court judgments advocating for an independent appointment process. The court's observations underscore the need for reforms to ensure free and fair elections in India.