Question Q.16GS2GS2
"Right to vote is fundamental to democracy, and depriving undertrial prisoners of this right while allowing convicted prisoners to exercise it raises certain fundamental issues." Comment.
Main Body
Modern democracy resting on right to equality (Article 14), free & fair elections and limited government. However, prisoners having right to contest but not to vote are against all these principles.
Issues with allowing undertrial prisoners not to understand:
1. Constitutionality of politicsexisting democracy eg: Pakistan & Prakash allowed to contest.
2. Election & public trustredress government authority?
3. Politicalcriminal syndicateCorruption
69 words5 paragraphs
Topper
DEEKSHA PATKAR
AIR 882025
Subject & Paper
GS2GS2
Topic
Indian Constitution - Historical Underpinnings, Evolution, Features, Amendments, Significant Provisions and Basic Structure
Fundamental Rights
Right to vote and democratic participation
Writing Stats
69
Total words
5
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