That’s not a typo; it’s a legally approved change made in 2023. And now, the Supreme Court is divided over whether this is even constitutional. Why does it matter? Because the Election Commission oversees elections; the very soul of democracy. If the person appointing election commissioners is chosen by the PM + a minister he picks + Opposition leader... who really has the power? The Court’s split verdict means this issue now goes to the CJI himself; to decide if a bigger bench should hear it. Some judges already doubt if this setup inspires public trust. The bigger question? Can we afford to delay this decision any longer? The future of electoral fairness may depend on what happens next.