MAINS 2022 · GS II · INDIAN POLITY

Discuss the procedures to decide the disputes arising out of the election of a Member of…

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GS Paper II 15 marks 250 words Indian Polity
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Discuss the procedures to decide the disputes arising out of the election of a Member of the Parliament or State Legislature under The Representation of the People Act, 1951. What are the grounds on which the election of any returned candidate may be declared void? What remedy is available to the aggrieved party against the decision ? Refer to the case laws.

Syllabus link: GS II – Parliament & State Legislatures: Parliament and State legislatures—structure, functioning, conduct of business, powers & privileges and issues arising out of these.

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