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. Aspect Details Key Arguments and Challenges • Voter Rights: The petitioner, Vidhi Centre for Legal Policy, challenged Section 53(2) of the Representation of the People Act, 1951. They argued that unopposed elections deprive voters of the “None of the Above” (NOTA) option, violating their fundamental right to expression under Article 19(1)(a). • ECI’s Stance: The Election Commission of India noted that…
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