Question

<!--td {border: 1px solid #ccc;}br {mso-data-placement:same-cell;}--> If a Returning Officer rejects the nomination paper of a candidate:

• A. The High Court can halt the election process on the petition filed by the candidate.
• B. The election process would continue without the candidate's participation.
• C. The Election Commission of India may look into the matter and suspend the elections
• D. The President may direct the Returning Officer to reconsider his decision.

Answer 1

The correct option is B The election process would continue without the candidate's participation.

<!--td {border: 1px solid #ccc;}br {mso-data-placement:same-cell;}--> If the Returning Officer rejects the nomination paper of a candidate, the election process would continue without the participation of the said candidate.