Under the Representation of the People Act, 1951, election petitions challenging elections to Parliament or to a Legislative Assembly can be filed in
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Under the Representation of the People Act, 1951, election petitions challenging elections to Parliament or to a Legislative Assembly can be filed in
- State High Courts
- Local District Court
- Office of Regional Election Commissioner
- Election Commission
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: A - State High Courts
Under section 80A of the Representation of the People Act, 1951, the High Court has jurisdiction to try election petitions concerning elections to Parliament and State Legislatures. The Election Commission conducts elections but does not try election petitions, and a district court has no jurisdiction over these elections.
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