Question

Who decides the disputes regarding election of the President?

• A. The Supreme Court
• B. The Election Commission
• C. The Parliament
• D. Both Supreme Court and High Courts

Answer 1

Answer: (A)

The Supreme Court

According to Article 71 of the Constitution,all doubts and disputes arising out of or in connection with the election of a President or Vice-President shall be inquired into and decided by the Supreme Court. Further, according to Article 14 of the Presidential and Vice -Presidential Elections Act,1952,an election petition can be filed before the Supreme Court.