Election Laws & Practice in India

Description

Here’s a comprehensive overview of Election Laws and Practice in India, covering constitutional provisions, statutes, election machinery, procedures, and key issues:

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🗳️ Election Laws & Practice in India

India is the largest democracy in the world, and its election system is governed by a framework of constitutional provisions, statutes, and judicial interpretations to ensure free, fair, and periodic elections.

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📜 1. Constitutional Provisions

Article Provision

Article 324 Establishes the Election Commission of India (ECI) for the conduct of elections.
Articles 325–329 Provide framework for electoral rolls, disqualification, and election disputes.
Article 326 Elections based on adult suffrage.

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⚖️ 2. Key Statutes Governing Elections

a) Representation of the People Act, 1950

Deals with preparation of electoral rolls, qualifications of voters, delimitation of constituencies.

b) Representation of the People Act, 1951

Provides for:

Conduct of elections

Qualification/disqualification of candidates

Corrupt practices and electoral offences

Election disputes

c) Other Relevant Laws

Delimitation Act

Indian Penal Code (IPC) – covers offences like bribery, impersonation

Election Symbols (Reservation and Allotment) Order, 1968

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🏛️ 3. Election Commission of India (ECI)

Established under Article 324 as an autonomous constitutional body.

Responsible for:

Conduct of Lok Sabha, Rajya Sabha, and State Assembly elections

Supervision and direction of electoral process

Model Code of Conduct enforcement

Monitoring election expenditure

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📋 4. Election Process in India

a) Types of Elections

**Parliamentary (Lok Sabha,