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Paper LB-6044: LAW RELATING TO ELECTIONS

Time: 3 Hours Maximum Marks : 100

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Note :- Answers may be written either in English or in Hindi;

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Answer any five questions.
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1. Explain the term "office of profit under the

government" as used in Articles 1 02(1 )(a) and
19l(l)(a) of the Constitution of India.

Discuss whether the following persons are disqualified

for holding office of profit.

(a) Vice-Chancellor of a Central University.

(b) An assistant teacher in a primary school run by

the municipal corporation.

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2. Discuss the powers and functions of the Election

Commission of India. Is there any difference between
the status of the Chief Election Commissioner vis-a-
vis other Election Commissions under the Constitution
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3. Explain the meaning of the expression "result of the

election has been materially affected" due to improper
acceptance of a nomination paper citing relevant case
law. On what grounds can a nomination paper be
rejected.

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4. Discuss the weaknesses in the anti-defection law in

India that have compromised its effectiveness.

X, a sitting member of Parliament is expelled from

his political party for criticising the party leadership
in public. The speaker declares him an 'unattached
member'. Two months later X joins another political
party. Will he be disqualified under the Tenth Schedule
to the Constitution of India ?

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5. 'When the State allows citizens to profess their

religion, it does not explicitly or impliedly allow them
to introduce religion into non religious and secular
activities of the State like election.'

Critically analyse the above statement in the light of

sections 123(3) and 123(3A) of the Representation of
Peoples Act 1951 and the Hindutva judgement of the
Supreme Court of India.

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6. (a) Discuss the role played by the Supreme Court of

India in safeguarding the voters' right to know the
antecedents of candidates at elections despite
resistance by political parties.
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(b) Who are the necessary parties to an election

petition under the Representation of People Act
1951 ? What is the time limit and forum for filling
such a petition ?

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7. X, a sitting member of Parliament, is convicted of

murder and sentenced to life imprisonment by the
court. He files an appeal in the High Court and is
granted bail pending his appeal. Can he continue to
be a member of Parliament ? Can he contest the next
elections? Discuss citing relevant case law.

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8. Write short notes on any two of the following:

(a) Undue influence as a corrupt practice affecting

election.

(b) Power of the courts m matters relating to

delimitation of constituencies in India.

(c) Grounds and forum for challenging election of

Vice-President of India.

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