Consider the following statements:1. Article 329 pertains to restrictions on court intervention in electoral matters. 2. Article 329A was removed by the 44th Constitutional Amendment. Choose the correct answer:

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The correct answer is Both statements 1 and 2 are correct. Statement 1: Article 329Article 329 of the Indian Constitution places a bar on interference by courts in electoral matters. It specifies that:The validity of any law relating to the delimitation of constituencies or the allotment of seats cannot be called into question in any court.No election to either House of Parliament or the State Legislature shall be called into question except by an election petition presented to such authority and in such manner as provided for by law.Statement 2: Article 329AArticle 329A was a controversial addition introduced by the 39th Amendment Act in 1975 (during the Emergency).It sought to keep the election of the Prime Minister and the Speaker of the Lok Sabha outside the jurisdiction of the courts.However, following the "Basic Structure" doctrine and the end of the Emergency, the 44th Amendment Act (1978) omitted Article 329A to restore the power of judicial review and ensure that no person is above the law regarding electoral challenges.

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Only statement 1 is correct

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Only statement 2 is correct

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Both statements 1 and 2 are incorrect

Consider the following statements:

1. Article 329 pertains to restrictions on court intervention in electoral matters.
2. Article 329A was removed by the 44th Constitutional Amendment.

Choose the correct answer:

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