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Presentation on Election Law

The document outlines the definition, importance, and process of elections in India, emphasizing the role of the Election Commission and relevant constitutional mandates. It details the steps involved in the election process, laws governing elections, and the election procedures for the President and Vice President. Additionally, it highlights the significance of elections in democratic governance and the mechanisms for resolving election disputes.

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Presentation on Election Law

The document outlines the definition, importance, and process of elections in India, emphasizing the role of the Election Commission and relevant constitutional mandates. It details the steps involved in the election process, laws governing elections, and the election procedures for the President and Vice President. Additionally, it highlights the significance of elections in democratic governance and the mechanisms for resolving election disputes.

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•Name - Rima Kumari

Election: Meaning and


Process, Constitutional •Roll no - 2205230007
Mandate, Laws governing •Course - LLB (h) 6th Sem
elections, Election
disputes, Election to the •Submitted to - Shobhna Jeet
Offices of the President
and Vice President
Definition: An
election is a formal Importance:
process by which Elections are crucial
citizens choose for democratic
What is an Election?
individuals for specific governance and give
political offices or people a voice in
positions in a decision-making.
government.
•Election Process in India

•Voter Registration: Citizens must be registered


to vote.
•Nomination of Candidates: Political parties or
independent candidates nominate individuals to
contest elections.
•Voting: Election is conducted through a secret
ballot, typically through Electronic Voting
Machines (EVMs).
•Counting and Results: Votes are counted, and
winners are declared.
•Constitutional Mandate for Elections

•Article 324: Election Commission of India


is responsible for conducting elections.
•Article 325: Universal Adult Suffrage; all
citizens above 18 years of age can vote.
•Article 326: Elections to the Lok Sabha
and State Assemblies to be based on adult
franchise.
•Article 343: Official language of elections
(Hindi)
•Laws Governing Elections

•Representation of People Act,


1950: Deals with the preparation of
electoral rolls and the conduct of
elections.
•Representation of People Act,
1951: Governs the conduct of elections
and the conditions of candidates.
•Conduct of Elections Rules, 1961:
Provides rules for conducting elections.
•Election Commission of India

•Role: The Election Commission is an


autonomous constitutional authority
responsible for administering elections in
India.
•Key Functions:
• Supervising elections
• Ensuring fair and free elections
• Overseeing political party
compliance with laws
•Election Disputes

•Grounds for Election Disputes:


Irregularities, invalid voting, misuse of
state machinery, corruption, and more.
•Appropriate Forum: Election petitions
can be filed before the High Court for
disputes related to elections.
•Remedies: The court may annul
elections, declare the seat vacant, or
order a fresh election.
•Election to the Office of the President

•Election Process:
• Direct election by members of an
electoral college consisting of elected
MPs and MLAs.
• Single Transferable Vote System
(STV) for ensuring proportional
representation.
•Eligibility: Must be an Indian citizen, at
least 35 years old, qualified to be a member
of the Lok Sabha.
•Election to the Office of the Vice
President

•Election Process:
• Elected by members of an electoral
college consisting of members of both
Houses of Parliament (Lok Sabha and
Rajya Sabha).
• Single Transferable Vote System.
•Eligibility: Must be an Indian citizen, at
least 35 years old, and qualified to be a
member of the Rajya Sabha.
•Conclusion

•Elections are vital for a democratic


setup, ensuring representation and
accountability.
•The process, laws, and constitutional
mandates ensure the fairness and
integrity of elections.
•Proper dispute resolution mechanisms
ensure that democracy stays robust
and transparent.

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