Constitution of India · Section Article 325
No person to be ineligible for inclusion in, or to claim to be included in a special, electoral roll on grounds of religion, race, caste or sex
Article 325 — No person to be ineligible for inclusion in, or to claim to be included in a special, electoral roll on grounds of religion, race, caste or sex
- No person to be ineligible for inclusion in, or to claim to be included in a special, electoral roll on grounds of religion, race, caste or sex.—There shall be one general electoral roll for every territorial constituency for election to either House of Parliament or to the House or either House of the Legislature of a State and no person shall be ineligible for inclusion in any such roll or claim to be included in any special electoral roll for any such constituency on grounds only of religion, race, caste, sex or any of them.
Plain English Summary
This article ensures that no person can be denied entry into a general or special electoral roll based on their religion, race, caste, or sex. It guarantees equal access for everyone to participate in elections without discrimination based on these personal characteristics.
Key Points
- No one can be barred from being included in an electoral roll based on religion, race, caste, or sex.
- There must be one general electoral roll for every territorial constituency for elections to Parliament or State Legislatures.
- Inclusion in any special electoral roll cannot be based solely on religious, racial, caste, or sex grounds.
Why It Matters
This article is fundamental to ensuring democratic equality by preventing discrimination and guaranteeing that all eligible citizens have an equal opportunity to contest elections.
Landmark Judgements
No major landmark judgements.