•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.
