The Compulsory Voting Conundrum: Exploring the Legal Maze of Mandating the Indian Vote

The Constitution of India bestows the right to vote on all its citizens who are above the age of 18 years and possess a sound mind, irrespective of class, caste, religion, or socio-economic status. Unfortunately, in today’s times participation during elections is considered to be an unnecessary obli...

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Published in:Vietnamese Journal of Legal Sciences 2024-08, Vol.11 (2), p.40-52
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