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In Association for Democratic Reforms v. Union of India (2002), the Supreme Court directed candidates to disclose which information while filing nomination?

  1. Only educational qualification
  2. Criminal antecedents, assets, liabilities, educational qualification
  3. Only party affiliation
  4. Only election expenses

Answer: Criminal antecedents, assets, liabilities, educational qualification

ADR Case (2002): SC directed ECI to require candidates to disclose: (a) Criminal cases pending, (b) Assets/liabilities of candidate and spouse, (c) Educational qualification. Rationale: Voters' right to know (implicit in Article 19(1)(a)) essential for informed choice in democracy. Led to ECI forms requiring these disclosures; foundation for electoral transparency reforms.

Topic Electoral Reforms - ADR Cases
Exam Relevance Electoral transparency case frequently asked in UPSC and SSC exams

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