Question 8 Chinappa was convicted for torturing his wife for dowry. Satbir was held guilty of practicing untouchability. The court did not allow either of them to contest elections. Does this decision go against the principles of democratic elections?
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No , this decision is not against the principle of Democratic elections.
According to the Indian Constitution some criminals and persons with unsound mind can be denied the right to vote.
Criminal should not be allowed to contest elections. The court has taken the right decision. The court order is in accordance with the provision of law.
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No, this decision does not going as the principles of democratic elections for:
1) Chinnappa is a criminal as he was convicted for torturing his wife for dowry.
2) Satbir is also guilty for practicing untouchability, which is a crime.
3) If there are serious criminal cases pending against candidates they are not allowed to contest elections.
4) This system has been introduced on the directions from the supreme court.