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If some body is convicted for some offence and he is sentenced to imprisonment for 3 years, can he contest elections?

April 26, 2017body contest convicted elections imprisonment offence sentenced

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If some body is convicted for some offence and he is sentenced to imprisonment for 3 years, can he contest elections?

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No As per Section 8 (3) of R. P. Act, 1951, if a person is convicted of any offence and sentenced to an imprisonment of 2 years or more, this will be disqualification to contest elections.