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Jaya Thakur Urges Supreme Court to Recall Verdict

By Drooid · Sep 30, 2026, 4:09 AM UTC · How we work

Summary

Story summary

Dr. Jaya Thakur filed a petition asking the Supreme Court to recall its September 23 verdict on election commissioner appointments.
The petition alleges Justice Satish Chandra Sharma’s son, Siddharth Sharma, has been counsel for the Election Commission since July 2024.
Petitioners argue the son’s role creates a reasonable apprehension of bias and requires Justice Sharma’s recusal.

History

Historical Context

The Supreme Court’s 1994 S. R. Bommai decision, heard by a nine-judge bench, curtailed arbitrary use of Article 356 and reinforced judicial review of executive actions. That precedent underpins Dr. Jaya Thakur’s current petition challenging Justice Satish Chandra Sharma’s son serving the Election Commission, raising fresh concerns about perceived bias and accountability in India’s electoral oversight.

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Story summary

Dr. Jaya Thakur filed a petition asking the Supreme Court to recall its September 23 verdict on election commissioner appointments.
The petition alleges Justice Satish Chandra Sharma’s son, Siddharth Sharma, has been counsel for the Election Commission since July 2024.
Petitioners argue the son’s role creates a reasonable apprehension of bias and requires Justice Sharma’s recusal.

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