It also noted that the merits of the persons appointed had not been commented on or questioned before it.
“Further, EC being a constitutional post, it is wise to remind ourselves that once a constitutional post holder is selected, they are duty bound to act in accordance with the letter and spirit of the Constitution. The assumption is that they shall adhere to constitutional role and propriety in their functioning,” the bench said.
In this context, the top court also reproduced the following comment of Dr BR Ambedkar:
“However good a Constitution may be, if those who are implementing it are not good, it will prove to be bad. However bad a Constitution may be, if those implementing it are good, it will prove to be good.”
Source: Barandbench
