Democracy an essential feature of Constitution, yet no recognition of fundamental right to vote: Supreme Court

A voter’s right to know about the full background of a candidate is an added dimension to the rich tapestry of our constitutional jurisprudence, the Court said.
Democracy an essential feature of Constitution, yet no recognition of fundamental right to vote: Supreme Court
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The Supreme Court on Monday described as paradoxical the fact that the right to vote has not been recognised as a fundamental right in India, despite democracy being an essential facet of the Constitution. (Bhim Rao Baswanth Rao Patil v. K Madan Mohan Rao and ors)

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