Election Commission can't gag ED as sought by Congress, say legal experts

Credit: IndiaTimes- Published on November 10, 2023
The Congress party has requested the Election Commission to intervene and prevent law enforcement agencies, such as the Enforcement Directorate (ED), from making "unverified" and "politically motivated" statements during elections. However, legal experts suggest that the Election Commission may have limited ability to interfere...

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