Simultaneous poll panel likely to consult Attorney General, ex-Delhi HC chief justice
Attorney General R Venkatramani and Justice D N Patel will present their views on simultaneous election bills to a parliamentary committee. The committee, which is extending its tenure to gather more expert opinions, has already consulted former Chief Justices Lalit and Gogoi, among others. Opposition members are challenging the constitutionality of the bill proposing simultaneous Lok Sabha and assembly elections.
Attorney General R Venkatramani and Justice D N Patel will present their views on simultaneous election bills to a parliamentary committee. The committee, which is extending its tenure to gather more expert opinions, has already consulted former Chief Justices Lalit and Gogoi, among others. Opposition members are challenging the constitutionality of the bill proposing simultaneous Lok Sabha and assembly elections.
