NuanceBrief
Sunday, 4 October

CEC immunity, local body reservation and WTO under stress

Lifelong immunity for Election Commissioners, BC quotas in Panchayats, Kaziranga, leprosy, invasive species, trade remedies, LNG trains, and a Mains on inclusive development.

Question 1 of 13

Polity and Governance

With reference to the Chief Election Commissioner and Other Election Commissioners (Appointment, Conditions of Service and Term of Office) Act, 2023, consider the following statements:

  1. Courts are barred from entertaining civil or criminal proceedings against a Chief Election Commissioner or an Election Commissioner for official acts, even after they demit office.
  2. The protection under the Act is available only for acts done in good faith.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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