Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

Political Science

Chapter

Politics in India Since Independence: Crisis of democratic Order

Question:

What did the judgment of the 'Allahabad High Court' mean for Indira Gandhi's political position in June 1975?

Options:

She could continue as the Prime Minister without any issues.

She had to contest a new election to remain an MP.

She could remain an MP but not participate in Lok Sabha proceedings.

None of the above

Correct Answer:

She had to contest a new election to remain an MP.

Explanation:

Answer- She had to contest a new election to remain an MP.

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 ground that she had used the services of government servants in her election campaign. The judgment of the High Court meant that legally she was no more an MP and therefore, could not remain the Prime Minister unless she was once again elected as an MP within six months. On June 24, the Supreme Court granted her a partial stay on the High Court order – till her appeal was decided, she could remain an MP but could not take part in the proceedings of the Lok Sabha