ANUKUL CHANDRA PRADHAN, ADVOCATE, SUPREME COURT vs UNION OF INDIA & ORS.

The Supreme Court examined the constitutional validity of sub-section (5) of Section 62 of the Representation of the People Act, 1951, which disallows voting for individuals confined in prison. The Court held that this provision does not violate Articles 14 and 21 of the Constitution, affirming that the right to vote can be restricted for individuals serving sentences or in police custody. The judgment upheld the legality of the provision, emphasizing the state's interest in maintaining electoral integrity.