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Seeking Votes In The Name Of Religion Corrupt Practice: SC Constitution Bench BY: LIVELAW NEWS NETWORK JANUARY 2, 2017 12:55 PM “Election is a secular exercise and therefore a process should be followed….the relationship between man and god is an individual choice and state should keep this in mind”,said the majority. Delivering a landmark ruling, the Supreme Court today held that seeking votes in the name of religion, caste or community amounted to corrupt practice and election of a candidate who indulged in it can be set aside. A seven judge constitution bench of the court headed by Chief Justice T S Thakur who retires tomorrow passed the ruling by a 4:3 majority. The bench was interpreting section 123(3) of the Representation of Peoples Act. Snipped II. http://www.hindustantimes.com/india-news/seeking-votes-in-the-name-of-religion-caste-illegal-supreme-court/story-S5aw9VRsZnRtQD6d6RGh3J.html -- Peace Is Doable -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Green Youth Movement" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to [email protected]. To post to this group, send an email to [email protected]. Visit this group at https://groups.google.com/group/greenyouth. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
