Article 326 of the Indian Constitution mandates adult suffrage, which means that every person who is a citizen of India and who is not less than 18 years of age can vote. However, India is one of the few countries in the world which does not allow prisoners or under-trials to vote. Section 62(5) of the Representation of the People Act, 1951 (ROPA) prohibits all those who are confined in a prison or are in lawful custody of the police from voting.
Now the Question may arise that...
Now the Question may arise that...
Should India upheld the ban on voting of criminals or not ??
