Landmark Supreme Court case · 1978

Mohinder Singh Gill v. Chief Election Commissioner

Why this case matters

Election Commission powers are wide, but they remain subject to the Constitution.

Connected constitutional articles

Article 324 — Superintendence, direction and control of elections to be vested in an Election Commission
The Election Commission, not the government of the day, has superintendence over elections to Parliament, State legislatures, and the offices of President and Vice-President.

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