According to the provisions of the Constitution of India, who inquires into all doubts and decides disputes arising out of or in connection with the election of Vice-President of India ?

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According to the provisions of the Constitution of India, who inquires into all doubts and decides disputes arising out of or in connection with the election of Vice-President of India ?

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According to the provisions of the Constitution of India, the entity responsible for inquiring into any doubts and deciding disputes related to the election of the Vice-President of India is the Supreme Court of India.

Option 1: The President of India - The President does not have the authority to inquire into doubts or disputes arising from the election of the Vice-President. The President`s role in the election is limited to accepting the election results.

Option 2: The Supreme Court of India - This is the correct answer. The Supreme Court has the power to examine any doubts or disputes related to the election of the Vice-President and make the final decision on the matter.

Option 3: The Election Commission of India - The Election Commission is responsible for conducting elections in India, including the Presidential and Vice-Presidential elections. However, its role is limited to organizing and overseeing the election process. It does not have the authority to inquire into doubts or resolve disputes related to the Vice-Presidential election.

Option 4: The Attorney General of India - The Attorney General is the chief legal advisor to the government of India and has no specific role in dealing with doubts or disputes arising from the election of the Vice-President.

Overall, the Supreme Court of India has the ultimate authority to inquire into