Chinappa was convicted for torturing his wife for dowry. Satbir was held guilty of practicing untouchability The court did not allow either of them to contest elections. Does this decision go against the principle of democratic election.

Chinappa was convicted for torturing his wife for dowry. Satbir was held guilty of practicing untouchability The court did not allow either of them to contest elections. Does this decision go against the principle of democratic election.

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No, because a person convicted of a crime cannot stand for election.