Law of Elections in India

Law of Elections in India by O.P. Tewari, now in its Fifth Edition, 2026, provides a systematic study of election law in India, covering the constitutional framework, Representation of the People Acts, electoral processes, election disputes, corrupt practices and electoral offences. The edition incorporates recent developments including the Chief Election Commissioner and Other Election Commissioners Act, 2023, the simultaneous elections debate and relevant provisions of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023.

Key Features:

• Covers the constitutional and statutory framework governing elections in India.
• Examines the Representation of the People Act, 1950, including delimitation, electoral rolls, constituencies, and electoral officers.
• Provides detailed coverage of the Representation of the People Act, 1951, including qualifications, disqualifications, nomination, polling, counting and election expenses.
• Explains election petitions, grounds for declaring elections void, appeals, corrupt practices and electoral offences.
• Discusses the Election Commission, including appointment, powers, functions, removal and the 2023 legislative framework.
• Includes coverage of simultaneous elections, or "One Country, One Election", along with its constitutional, legal and practical aspects.
• Includes relevant extracts from the Constitution, Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023, Parliament (Prevention of Disqualification) Act, 1959, and international declarations and covenants.
• Useful for understanding important legal principles and practical issues relating to election disputes and electoral administration.

This book is intended for LL.B. students, law students, researchers, academicians and legal professionals studying or working in the field of election law.