Correct option is B
The case of
P.A. Sangma v. Pranab Mukherjee (2013) was decided by the Supreme Court with a
3:2 majority. The case involved a challenge to the election of
Pranab Mukherjee as the President of India, and the Court upheld Mukherjee's election, rejecting the claims made by P.A. Sangma.
Information Booster:
P.A. Sangma, a presidential candidate, challenged the validity of Mukherjee’s election on various grounds, including allegations that Mukherjee had held an office of profit while filing his nomination. The Court rejected the challenge, affirming Mukherjee’s election.
Additional Knowledge:
· The
President of India is elected indirectly by an electoral college consisting of elected members of Parliament and Legislative Assemblies.
· The majority of
3:2 signifies a close decision, highlighting the division of opinion among the Judges.
