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SC Questions Validity of Unopposed Election Victories

SC Questions Validity of Unopposed Election Victories Why in the News ? The Supreme Court has questioned whether unopposed election victories without a minimum vote threshold violate voters’ rights, highlighting concerns over Section 53(2) of the Representation of the People Act, 1951, and seeking the Centre’s response within four weeks. Challenge to Section 53(2) and …