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14/01/2021 4:14 pm
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Chinappa was convicted of torturing his wife for dowry. Satbir was held guilty of practicing untouchability. The court did not allow either of them to contest elections. Does this decision go against the principles of democratic elections?
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14/01/2021 4:15 pm
No, this decision does not go against the principle of democratic elections because:
- Chinappa is a criminal as he was convicted of torturing his wife for dowry.
- Satbir is also guilty of practicing untouchability, which is a crime.
- If there are serious criminal cases pending against candidates they are not allowed to contest elections.
- This system has been introduced in the directions from the Supreme Court.