Q: Elaborate Part 15 of Indian Constitution ?

Ans: It comprises Articles from 324 to 329 A. 

 As per Article 329 given in Part 15 of the Indian Constitution, courts cannot interfere in elections.

As per Article 328 given in Part 15 of the Indian Constitution, the legislature of a state will have the power to make provisions with respect to all matters relating to the elections to the House or either House of the State Legislature, including the preparation of electoral rolls.

As per Article 327 given in Part 15 of the Indian Constitution, from time to time, the Parliament has the power to make provisions related to the elections of Legislature of a state, related to the elections of either House of the Parliament, delimitation of constituencies, preparation of electoral constituencies, etc.

As per Article 326 given in Part 15 of the Indian Constitution, the elections to the Lok Sabha and state legislatures in every state shall take place based on universal adult suffrage. It means citizens of India who are not below the age of 18 years can vote in the elections and elect the Members of Parliament and Members of Legislative Assembly.

An electoral roll is a compilation that lists persons who are entitled to vote for particular elections in a particular jurisdiction.


As per Article 325 given in Part 15 of the Indian Constitution, for election to either House of Parliament or to the House or either House of the Legislature of a State, there shall be one general electoral roll for every territorial constituency.

There shall be no special electoral roll for any constituency based on sex, caste, race, and religion.

As per Article 324 given in Part 15 of the Indian Constitution, the control of elections, the direction and superintendence of the elections will be vested in the hands of the Election Commission of India.


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