A
It abolished the post of Election Commissioners and created a single-member election commission.
B
It instituted a selection committee including the CJI until Parliament enacted a statutory law.
C
It empowered the Cabinet Secretary to unilaterally select and appoint the Chief Election Commissioner.
D
It transferred the power of appointing election commissioners exclusively to the Ministry of Law and Justice.
Correct answer: (b) It instituted a selection committee including the CJI until Parliament enacted a statutory law.
Explanation
Option B is correct because the Anoop Baranwal Case (2023) ruled that a selection committee including the CJI would select the CEC and ECs until Parliament enacted a law. Options A, C, and D are incorrect fabrications not supported by the constitutional facts.
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