Supreme Court Reviews Lifetime Immunity for Election Commissioners

The Supreme Court has issued notices to the Centre and the Election Commission of India on a petition by the Association for Democratic Reforms challenging Section 16 of the 2023 election commissioners law, which grants lifelong civil and criminal immunity to serving and former poll officials. The plea, tagged with a similar Lok Prahari petition, argues the provision shields officials from accountability and undermines free and fair elections. Detailed arguments are expected in November 2026.