2) Recently the Law Commission informed the Supreme Court that the punishment for filing false affidavit by poll candidates be enhanced to a two-year prison-term and the person disqualified from contesting elections. Critically examine the issue and comment why such candidates be punished harshly

TopicSalient features of the Representation of People’s Act.

2) Recently the Law Commission informed the Supreme Court that the punishment for filing false affidavit by poll candidates be enhanced to a two-year prison-term and the person disqualified from contesting elections.  Critically examine the issue and comment why such candidates be punished harshly. (200 Words)

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