The Presidential and Vice-Presidential Elections Act, 1952

The Presidential and Vice-Presidential Elections Act, 1952 is an Indian law that lays down the procedures for the conduct of elections for the office of the President and Vice-President of India. The Act specifies the qualifications and disqualifications for the candidates, the manner of nomination, the procedure for withdrawal of candidature, the form and content of ballot papers, the procedure for the counting of votes and the declaration of results. The Act also provides for the appointment of officers for the conduct of elections, the powers and functions of these officers and the provisions for the resolution of disputes and complaints related to the elections.