Multiple choice

In which case the Supreme Court of India held that the voters have a right to know the antecedents of contesting candidates?

  1. Shakila Abdul Gaffor Vs. Vasant R. Dhoble

  2. Shyarn Narain ('howksey Vs. Union of India

  3. Union of India Vs. Association for Democratic Retirm

  4. Sauiabh Chowdhery Vs. Union of India

Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

In Union of India vs. Association for Democratic Reforms (2002), the Supreme Court held that voters have a fundamental right to know the antecedents (background, criminal record, assets, etc.) of contesting candidates under Article 19(1)(a) (right to information) which is essential for free and fair elections. The ruling established that disclosure of candidate information is crucial for informed voting. Option C correctly identifies this case (with a minor typo 'Retirm' instead of 'Reforms').