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Prisoners Can't Vote, Delhi High Court Dismisses Plea, Says Right to Vote Not Fundamental

PTI February 12, 2020 1:42 PM IST

The bench noted the right to vote provided under the statute - Representation of the People Act - was subject to restrictions imposed by the law, which does not allow prisoners to cast vote from jails. The high court said in view of the apex court rulings and the statutory position, it saw no reason to entertain the plea, and dismissed it.

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