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Who decides disputes arising out of the election of the President of India?

Article 71(1) of the Constitution of India assigns these disputes to the Supreme Court and makes its decision final. The Election Commission's election administration and…

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Who decides disputes arising out of the election of the President of India?

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Article 71(1) of the Constitution of India assigns these disputes to the Supreme Court and makes its decision final. The Election Commission's election administration and Parliament's power to regulate the election are distinct functions.

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Option A

Article 71(1) assigns the decision to the Supreme Court.

Option B

The Election Commission administers elections under Article 324. Article 71(1) places adjudication in the Supreme Court.

Option C

Article 71(3) permits Parliament to regulate election-related matters by law. It does not confer adjudicative jurisdiction.

Option D

Article 71(1) gives this jurisdiction to the Supreme Court alone.

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