Lordship Satish Chandra Sharma, who heard Writ Petition (Civil) No. 191/2024) challenging the Chief Election Commissioner and other Election Commissioners (Appointment, Conditions of Service, and Term of Office) Act, 2023, sat on the two-judge Supreme Court Bench with Lordship Dipankar Datta.
Lordship Sharma took a different procedural view from Justice Datta, resulting in a split decision. Consequently, the Bench did not decide the constitutional validity of the Act.
Lordship Satish Chandra Sharma is due to retire on November 29, 2026. His Lordship should not be appointed to any government position for at least five years after his retirement.