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Chapter : 1. Electoral Politics
Election Petitions
Ever, after all the checks and brakes, some candidate is not satisfied with the election result, he can file an election petition. There is a provision to this effect if a certain candidate is not satisfied about the way the elections have been held in his constituency or a part of his constituency. The cause can be the use of corrupt practices or the use of force by a candidate or there can be any other cause. Such a dissatisfied candidate or candidates can file a petition in the court and question the election of another candidate. Such a petition is called an election petition. If such a petition is accepted then the by-election is field.