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What role do institutions and laws play in ensuring free and fair elections?
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| Law or body | What it ensures |
|---|---|
| Representation of the People Act, 1950 | Seats, delimitation, electoral rolls, and the right to vote at 18 |
| Representation of the People Act, 1951 | Conduct of the election, campaign rules, offences and disputes |
| Presidential and Vice-Presidential Elections Act, 1952 | The rules for these two elections |
| Delimitation Commission, under Article 82 | Equal representation, by redrawing boundaries after each census |
| Election Commission of India, under Articles 324 to 329 | Rolls, schedule, party registration, and free and fair conduct |
| Model Code of Conduct | A level playing field for every party and candidate |
- Together they make sure no one person or party controls the process.
