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8 September 2026

Tamil Nadu bypolls and TVK party

The topic provides a practical illustration of the legal constraints imposed by the Representation of the People Act on the Election Commission regarding bypolls during sub-judice election petitions.

1 min read Day 8 of 8 1 questions 1 prelims

Notes

  • The Election Commission (EC) has notified bypolls for two vacant Assembly constituencies in Tamil Nadu.
  • Bypolls cannot be held in five other vacant constituencies due to pending election petitions challenging the results in those seats.
  • The Representation of the People Act restricts the EC from notifying bypolls where election petitions are sub-judice.
  • Legislators who resign from their seats and join a different political entity may seek re-election in the resulting bypolls, subject to party leadership decisions.

Part of a longer story

This is day 8 of 8 in Tamil Nadu Assembly by-elections and election petitions, which has been running since 30 June 2026. Reading it whole is usually worth more than reading today alone — the exam asks how something developed.

Questions

  1. Discuss the constitutional and legal constraints on the Election Commission of India in conducting by-elections for vacant legislative seats, particularly in the context of pending election petitions. 150 words
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Prelims

  1. Under the Representation of the People Act, which of the following conditions prevents the Election Commission from notifying a by-election for a vacant legislative assembly seat?

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