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In case of electoral malpractice, who has the power to declare the election of the member invalid?

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Chief Election Commissioner

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Returning Officer

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Supreme Court

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Supreme Court or High Court

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The correct option is D Supreme Court or High Court
This happened on June 12, 1975, when the Allahabad High Court gave a verdict of convicting then Prime Minister Indira Gandhi. She was convicted of electoral malpractices and, consequently, debarred from holding any elected post falling in the category where she has previously won the seat.

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