SC order on criminal politicians is unnecessary. EC already has process in place

Supreme Court’s direction to political parties to publish reasons for selection of candidates with criminal records, besides winnability, is a case of judicial overreach and unnecessary. The intent to decriminalise politics is welcome. But under existing laws, the Election Commission already requires candidates to declare criminal cases in their affidavits.

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