The Supreme Court questioned Parliament's decision to exclude the Chief Justice of India from the selection panel. Justices noted the CJI's inclusion in other key appointment committees. The court heard arguments challenging the 2023 Act's appointment process.
Source: [Times of India](https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/whys-cji-not-on-panel-to-pick-cec-supreme-court-asks-government/articleshow/132753003.cms)