About the Law: The Constitution of India is the supreme law of India. It lays down the framework that demarcates fundamental political code, structure, procedures, powers, and duties of government institutions and sets out fundamental rights, directive principles and the duties of citizens.

Election processes in India are held at national, state and district level. It is held by the Election Commission of India which is an autonomous constitutional authority. The Representation of the People Act 1950, The Representation of the People Act 1951, The Registration of Electors Rules 1960, Conduct of Election Rules 1961, Election Symbols Order 1968, Presidential and Vice-Presidential Rules 1974, Anti-defection Law, 1985 are various laws related to the conduct of elections in India.