U/A 143(1) OF THE CONSTITUTION OF INDIA vs ......

The Supreme Court addressed the constitutional mandate under Article 174(1) regarding the timing of elections following the dissolution of the Gujarat Legislative Assembly. The Court held that the Election Commission must ensure elections are conducted within six months of the last sitting of the Assembly, emphasizing that this provision is mandatory. The Court opined that the failure to hold elections within the stipulated time frame undermines the democratic process, thereby reinforcing the necessity of adhering to constitutional timelines for legislative assemblies.