Question
Download Solution PDFElection petitions regarding elections to the Parliament and State Legislatures can be filed before ________.
Answer (Detailed Solution Below)
Detailed Solution
Download Solution PDF- An election petition is a procedure for inquiring into the validity of the election results of Parliamentary or local government elections.
- Election petitions are filed in the High Court of the particular state in which the election was conducted.
- Therefore, only the High Courts have the original jurisdiction on deciding on election petitions.
- Such jurisdiction shall be exercised ordinarily by the Single Judge of the High Court and Chief Justice shall from time to time assign one or more Judges for that purpose.
Additional Information
Election Commission of India:
- The Election Commission of India (ECI) is an autonomous constitutional authority responsible for administering Union and State election processes in India.
- It was established in accordance with the Constitution on 25th January 1950 (celebrated as national voters' day). The secretariat of the commission is located in New Delhi.
- Part XV (Article 324-329) of the Indian Constitution: It deals with elections, and establishes a commission for these matters.
Last updated on Jun 19, 2025
-> The UP Police Sub Inspector 2025 Notification will be released by the end of June 2025 for 4543 vacancies.
-> A total of 35 Lakh applications are expected this year for the UP Police vacancies..
-> The recruitment is also ongoing for 268 vacancies of Sub Inspector (Confidential) under the 2023-24 cycle.
-> The pay Scale for the post ranges from Pay Band 9300 - 34800.
-> Graduates between 21 to 28 years of age are eligible for this post. The selection process includes a written exam, document verification & Physical Standards Test, and computer typing test & stenography test.
-> Assam Police Constable Admit Card 2025 has been released.