Election commissioners' legal immunity faces Supreme Court scrutiny after fresh petition

The Supreme Court sought responses on legal immunity for top election officials on October 13.
A 2023 law protects current and former election commissioners from lawsuits over their official actions.
The Association for Democratic Reforms says this immunity could shield corruption and misuse of power.
The Centre and Election Commission must respond, with the next hearing tentatively set for November 2.

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