Multiple choice

Consider the following statements. 1. Courts have no jurisdiction to examine the validity of a law, relating to delimitation of constituencies of allotments of seats in respect of Panchayats.2. An election to a Panchayat can be called in question only by an election petition which should be presented to such authority and in such manner as may be prescribed by the State Election Commission. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

  1. 1 only

  2. 2 only

  3. Both 1 and 2

  4. Neither 1 nor 2
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Explanation

Article 243-O of the Constitution bars the courts from questioning the validity of laws relating to the delimitation of constituencies or allotment of seats in Panchayats. It also specifies that election disputes must be raised through an election petition presented to an authority prescribed by the State Legislature, not the State Election Commission.

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