The correct answer is C. The Representation of People Act, 1951.
The Representation of People Act, 1951 is an Act of the Parliament of India that governs elections to the Parliament of India and to the legislative assemblies of the states of India. The Act contains provisions for the registration of voters, the conduct of elections, and the disqualification of candidates and members.
Section 102 of the Act provides for the disqualification of members of the Parliament or State Legislature for indulging in corrupt practices. The following are the corrupt practices that are mentioned in the Act:
- Bribery
- Undue influence
- Personation
- Treating
- Booth capturing
- Poll violence
- Corrupt practice by a candidate’s agent
- Corrupt practice by a political party
If a member of the Parliament or State Legislature is found guilty of any of the above corrupt practices, he or she shall be disqualified from being a member of the House.
The Representation of People Act, 1951 is a very important piece of legislation that governs elections in India. The Act contains provisions for the registration of voters, the conduct of elections, and the disqualification of candidates and members. The Act is amended from time to time to keep it in line with the changing needs of the country.
The other options are incorrect.
- Option A, Quo Warranto, is a writ issued by a court to inquire into the right of a person to hold a public office.
- Option B, Government of India Act, 1935, was an Act of the Parliament of the United Kingdom that governed India from 1935 to 1947.
- Option D, None of these, is incorrect.