LOK PRAHARI, THROUGH ITS GENERAL SECRETARY S.N. SHUKLA vs UNION OF INDIA

The Supreme Court emphasized the importance of a clean and fair electoral process as fundamental to democracy, referencing Article 324 of the Constitution which establishes the Election Commission's role in overseeing elections. The Court recognized the necessity of regulating voting rights and contesting elections, affirming that citizenship is a prerequisite for these rights. The judgment reinforces the constitutional framework for electoral processes, highlighting the need for ongoing legislative attention to uphold democratic norms.