Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

Political Science

Chapter

Politics in India Since Independence: Crisis of democratic Order

Question:

On which date, Justice Jagmohan Lal Sinha of Allahabad High Court passed a judgement declaring Indira Gandhi's election to the Lok Sabha invalid?
1. 1 May 1974
2. 12 June 1975
3. 22 August 1970
4. 1 March 1962

Options:

1

2

3

4

Correct Answer:

2

Explanation:

On 12 June 1975, Justice Jagmohan Lal Sinha of the Allahabad High Court passed a judgment declaring Indira Gandhi’s election to the Lok Sabha invalid. This order came on an election petition filed by Raj Narain, a socialist leader and a candidate who had contested against her in 1971. The petition challenged the election of Indira Gandhi on the grounds that she had used the services of government servants in her election campaign.