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The power to decide an election petition is vested in the

A. Parliament

B. Supreme Court

C. High courts

D. Election Commission

Answer: Option C

Solution (By Examveda Team)

Parliament has enacted Section 80-A of the Representation of the People Act, 1951 providing that the “High Court” shall be the authority for presentment of election petitions under Article 329(b) of the Constitution.

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Comments (6)

Pradiip Sv:

7 years ago

correct answer is C 80A High court t try election petitions. The court having jurisdiction to try an election petition shall be the High Court.
JNANA DEEPA:

7 years ago

This answer is rong answer is election commission
Uditya Borah:

7 years ago

Only in high court u can file an election petition. Most websites giving wrong ans
Uditya Borah:

7 years ago

Its election commission
Dibakar Behera:

8 years ago

The right Ans is B. Supreme Court not C. High Court
Boris Gogoi:

8 years ago

It's Supreme Court

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