17 NovCourtsConstitution Bench begins hearing Election Commission appointment petitionsDocumentNot yet checked
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15 May 2022DOCUMENTCOMMISSIONRajiv Kumar becomes the 25th Chief Election CommissionerRajiv Kumar took charge as the 25th CEC under a Law Ministry Gazette notification dated 12 May 2022. His elevation left an Election Commissioner vacancy that stayed open for six months.Rajiv KumarThe Supreme Court (Anoop Baranwal, para 187) records that the EC vacancy arose on 15 May 2022 and was filled only on 18 Nov 2022.SOURCESTIER 1 · PRIMARYShri Rajiv Kumar assumes charge as the 25th CEC of IndiaPress Information Bureau (Election Commission)2022-05-15TIER 1 · PRIMARYAnoop Baranwal vs Union of India, Constitution Bench judgmentSupreme Court of India (via Indian Kanoon)2023-03-02