RPA 1951: Candidate Qualification/Disqualification, Election Conduct, Disputes

Representation of the People Act, 1951. Analyze whether the increase in the assets of the legislators and/or their associates, disproportionate to their known sources of income, would constitute 'undue influence' and consequently a corrupt practice.

Discuss the procedures to decide the disputes arising out of the election of a Member of the Parliament or State Legislature under The Representation of the People Act, 1951. What are the grounds on which the election of any returned candidate may be declared void? What remedy is available to the

Discuss the role of the Election Commission of India in light of EC(Model Code of the evolution of the Model Code of Conduct.

“There is a need for simplification of procedure for disqualification of persons found guilty of corrupt practices under the Representation of Peoples Act”. Comment.

On what grounds a people’s representative can be disqualified under the Representation of People Act, 1951? Also mention the remedies available to such person against his disqualification.

In the light of recent controversy regarding the use of Electronic Voting Machines(EVM), what are the challenges before the Election Commission of India to ensurethe trustworthiness of elections in India

To enhance the quality of democracy in India the Election Commission of India has proposed electoral reforms in 2016. Electoral reforms What are the suggested reforms and how far arethey significant (ECI Proposals) to make democracy successful?