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FOUR LAKH UNDERTRIALS UNABLE TO VOTE DUE TO SWEEPING BAN

Why in the news? Over four lakh undertrials barred from voting; legal experts advocate for their voting rights amid ongoing Lok Sabha elections. About Blanket Ban on Undertrials: Over four lakh undertrials in various prisons nationwide are unable to vote in the ongoing Lok Sabha elections due to a sweeping ban. Section 62(5) of The …

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