Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

Political Science

Chapter

Politics in India Since Independence: Crisis of democratic Order

Question:

On June 12th, 1975, Justice Jagmohan Lal Sinha from which of the following High Court, passed a judgment declaring Indira Gandhi's election to the Lok Sabha invalid?

Options:

Madras High Court

Calcutta High Court

Bombay High Court

Allahabad High Court

Correct Answer:

Allahabad High Court

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.