Election Commission can act in areas unoccupied by legislation to ensure free and fair elections

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This principle establishes that the Election Commission of India has broad, inherent powers to regulate the electoral process in matters not specifically covered by legislation, so as to safeguard free and fair elections.

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Mohinder Singh Gill v. Chief Election Commissioner keyHolding Election Commission can act in areas unoccupied by legislation to ensure free and fair elections