SC Refuses To Meet Parliamentary Panel On ‘One Nation, One Election’: ‘May Not Be Desirable’

Last Updated:October 02, 2026, 07:18 IST

A communication from the secretary general of the Supreme Court to the committee said the proposal for an informal discussion on the matter was discussed among the senior judges.

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The Supreme Court has cancelled the proposed meeting with the parliamentary panel on the ‘One Nation, One Election’ mechanism, saying the proposed amendment may become a subject matter of judicial review and it may not be desirable to discuss the issue.

“They are of the opinion that as the proposed amendment might become a subject matter of judicial review before SC, it may not be expedient or desirable to discuss the issue on the administrative side. The proposed meeting is accordingly cancelled,” the secretary general of SC stated.

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Why did the Supreme Court cancel the meeting with the parliamentary panel on One Nation, One Election?

The Supreme Court cancelled the proposed meeting because the constitutional amendment might become a subject matter of judicial review, making it undesirable or inexpedient to discuss the issue on the administrative side.

What concerns have regional parties raised regarding the One Nation, One Election framework?

Regional parties, such as the JD(S), have raised concerns about protecting their interests and pointed out potential infirmities in the proposed Constitutional Amendment Bill.

What mechanisms is the Joint Parliamentary Committee considering to address fractured mandates?

The panel is actively considering safeguards such as the German model of constructive no-confidence and electing a Prime Minister or Chief Minister on the floor of the House to maintain synchronized elections.

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