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Article 71 of CoI : Article 71: Matters relating to, or connected with, the election of a President or Vice-President.

Constitution of India

ARTICLES

PART V: THE UNION

CHAPTER I: THE EXECUTIVE

The President and Vice-President

Article 71: Matters relating to, or connected with, the election of a President or Vice-President.

Explanation using examples

Example 1:

Scenario: A candidate, Mr. Sharma, is elected as the President of India. However, another candidate, Mr. Verma, alleges that there were irregularities in the voting process and files a petition in the Supreme Court challenging the election.

Application of Article 71:

  • Clause (1): The Supreme Court will inquire into the allegations made by M