Which Section of the Representation of People’s Act (RPA), 1951 deprives the prisoners of their right to vote?
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Correct answer: A
Explanation
The correct answer is option 1 i.e. Section 62 (5).
Section 62(5) of the Representation of People's Act (RPA), 1951, specifically addresses the voting rights of prisoners in India. This section states that individuals who are currently imprisoned for offenses that are punishable by imprisonment, as well as those detained under preventive detention laws, are ineligible to vote in elections. This provision reflects the legal stance that individuals serving sentences for crimes lose certain civil rights, including the right to participate in the electoral process. The intent behind this section is to uphold the integrity of the democratic system by ensuring that only those who are free can vote.