SC on Minimum Vote Threshold for Unopposed Candidates
On April 24, 2025, the Supreme Court examined the democratic validity of declaring sole candidates elected unopposed without public voting. The case centers on whether such “default” wins undermine voter rights.
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Key Arguments and Challenges
• Voter Rights: The petitioner, Vidhi Centre for Legal Policy, challenged Section 53(2) of the Representation of the Peopl