Supreme Court Hearing on ECI Transfer Row Live Updates: Top court to hear plea against transfer of IAS, IPS officers in West Bengal
Indian Express·3h ago·Neutral
What Happened
The Supreme Court will hear a plea challenging the Election Commission's transfer of IAS and IPS officers in West Bengal following the March 15, 2026 election announcement. A bench led by Chief Justice Surya Kant will examine whether the large-scale transfers of senior officials, including the chief secretary and home secretary, were arbitrary. The Calcutta High Court previously refused to interfere, stating that mass transfers alone don't constitute arbitrary action.
Key Entities
Supreme Court of IndiaElection Commission of IndiaWest BengalChief Justice Surya KantCalcutta High CourtIAS officersIPS officers