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VOL. 10, ISSUE 1 (2024)
Corrupt practice and electoral reforms in elections in India
Authors
Jagbir Singh Dahiya, Anita Dahiya
Abstract
The aspect of free and
fair elections is pertinent in any democratic society. Elections offer an
opportunity to reconsider and decide how a country will be governed by its
people. The political class, those who are the crucial representatives of a
democracy, is incapable of caring for the welfare of the people. Bribery,
unfair influence, and hate words are some of the most pressing election-related
issues in India. These are all unethical actions taken to undermine the
credibility of the electoral commission. Also of importance is the issue of
concealing election expenses, which is considered an offense under law.
Legislative efforts and intervention are insufficient to address electoral
offenses and electoral corruption. Conversely, electoral malpractices are
difficult to prove and detect due to the sheer size of the Indian elections.
The judicial approach to abolishing electoral fraud and malpractice is strict
in nature. Whenever there is no compliance with the legislative impediments or
where there are loopholes in the statute, then, in such a scenario, the
judicial organ is the ultimate savior and provides a stringent mechanism to
curb the wrong and illegal practices. The electoral board's authority must be
increased in both the legislative and administrative realms. It must also be
given the power to reprimand bad candidates who disobey and break the voting
rules. Politicians use the news to spread spoiling, sensational, and repulsive
content. It is not categorically forbidden, nor is there a law that addresses
election ads.
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Pages:34-36
How to cite this article:
Jagbir Singh Dahiya, Anita Dahiya "Corrupt practice and electoral reforms in elections in India". International Journal of Law, Vol 10, Issue 1, 2024, Pages 34-36
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