New Delhi, March 17 -- The Supreme Court on Monday heard a Public Interest Litigation (PIL) filed by the Centre for Public Interest Litigation (CPIL), seeking a more independent and transparent process for appointing the Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG).
The PIL sought the formation of a selection committee comprising the Prime Minister, the Leader of the Opposition, and the Chief Justice of India to oversee the appointment.
A Bench comprising Justice Surya Kant and Justice N.K. Singh issued notice on the plea and suggested that the matter be referred to a three-judge Bench for further deliberation.
During the hearing, Advocate Prashant Bhushan, appearing for CPIL, argued that the CAG's independence has been compromised in recent y...