Correct option is B
In India, judicial interference in electoral matters is constitutionally limited to Election Petitions. This principle is enshrined in Article 329(b) of the Indian Constitution, which provides that no election to either House of Parliament or State Legislature shall be called into question except by election petition presented to such authority as prescribed by law.
Election Petitions are the exclusive mechanism through which the conduct or results of an election can be legally challenged. These petitions are filed under the Representation of the People Act, 1951, typically within 45 days of the election result.
The Supreme Court of India and High Courts do not entertain PILs (Public Interest Litigations) or other forms of petitions (like private or group interest petitions) in electoral matters. The intention behind this restriction is to maintain the sanctity of the electoral process and prevent unnecessary delays due to frivolous petitions.
According to Section 80 of the Representation of the People Act, 1951, election petitions are filed in the High Court of the state concerned.
