A. To reduce the influence of serving judges
B. To address the heavy workload and pendency of cases in high courts
C. To increase the power of the Election Commission
D. To implement recommendations from international election observers
Submitted by: Areesha Khan
Explanation: The amendment to Section 140 was made because the heavy workload and pendency of cases in high courts made it difficult for serving judges to spare the required time for swift adjudication of election petitions.
Correct Answer: To address the heavy workload and pendency of cases in high courts ✔
Last Updated: July 09, 2024