No politician can seek vote in the name of religion, says SC | Story in points

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New Delhi: The Supreme Court on Monday said that no politician can seek a vote in the name of caste, creed, or religion while hearing the Hindutva case which deals with electoral malpractices arising out of its 1995 judgment.

» Election is a secular exercise and thereby its way and process should be followed, says Supreme Court

» Relationship between man & God is an individual choice. State is forbidden to interfere in such an activity, says the apex court

» Any appeal for votes on ground of religion amounts to corrupt practices under electoral laws

» Teesta Setalvad had requested the bench to reconsider the 1995 judgment

» Seven judge constitution bench passed the judgment