T.N.SESHAN CHIEF ELECTION COMMISSIONER OF INDIA ETC. vs UNION OF INDIA & ORS.

The Supreme Court examined the validity of the Chief Election Commissioner and other Election Commissioners (Condition of Service) Amendment Ordinance, 1993, promulgated under Article 123 of the Constitution. The Court held that the Ordinance was constitutionally valid and did not violate any provisions of the Constitution, affirming the President's power to legislate through ordinances in urgent situations. The amendments made to the 1991 Act were upheld, ensuring the conditions of service for the Chief Election Commissioner and Election Commissioners were appropriately defined and expanded.