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Domicile has never been a criterion for Lok Sabha candidates, who are allowed to contest from multiple seats; the requirement in case of Rajya Sabha is also gone now
The article highlights the fundamental importance of voting in a democratic society, drawing from the perspectives of Winston Churchill, international instruments, and Indian constitutional jurisprudence. It emphasises that voting is a mechanism for citizens to assert ownership over their government and contribute to national progress. The right to vote, though not classified as a fundamental right, is intricately linked to the freedom of expression under Article 19(1)(a). The article discusses landmark cases and electoral reforms in India, underscoring the Election Commission's efforts t...
The Supreme Court has, wittingly or unwittingly, boosted India’s hierarchical caste system by giving its nod to a constitutional amendment, which permits reservation in educational institutions and government service on economic grounds.
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