Now, it’s a Cabinet minister chosen by the PM. A split verdict in the Supreme Court means the final word is still pending; but for now, the law stands. This isn’t just about who picks the CEC; it’s about whether the EC can stay truly independent when the executive picks its own. The real question? Can an institution that oversees elections remain neutral if its leaders are chosen by those who run them? The battle isn’t over; but the stakes just got higher.