What constitutes 'corrupt practices' for the purpose of the Representation of the People Act, 1951? Analyse its implications.

3. Dowry, Domestic violence Person is indulge in social evils like dowry, domestic violence, child marriage. 4. Use of cash, alcohol distribution in order to gain vote. 5. Not following limit of election expenditure prescribed by government ECI. 6. Booth capturing threatening people for vote is corrupt practice. Challenges in curbing malpractices: - misuse of government machinery. - curbing right to speech & expression of general public. - presence of black money in the system - Nontransparent electoral funding - Lack of voter awareness - crackdown on opponent when gains power