ALL ABOUT ELECTIONS
https://www.mea.gov.in/Uploads/PublicationDocs/19169_Frequently_Asked_Questions_16-03-2009.pdf . A person is convicted for some offence and is sentenced to imprisonment for 2 years. Can he contest elections? Ans. No (Refer: S Section 8 (3) of Representation of People Act, 1951) Q 10 Supposing such person is on bail, pending disposal of his appeal, can he contest the election? Ans. No Even if a person is on bail, after the conviction and his appeal is pending for disposal, he is disqualified from contesting an election as per Supreme Court’s decision. But if his conviction is also stayed, then he can contest. Q.11 Can a person confined in Jail vote in an election? Ans. No Such person can not vote at any election if he is confined in a prison, whether under a sentence of imprisonment or transportation or otherwise, or is in the lawful custody of the police. (Refer: Section 62(5) of the Representation of the People Act, 1951 Q 18. Which candidates lose the dep...