With reference to Section 62 5 of RPI Act 1951 consider following statements Individuals in lawful c...........

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With reference to Section 62(5)of RPI Act,1951 consider following statements:

Individuals in lawful custody of the police and those serving a sentence of imprisonment after conviction cannot vote.
Only those under preventive detention can cast their vote through postal ballots.

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1 only

2 only

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Explanation:

Under Section 62(5) of the Representation of the People Act, 1951, individuals in lawful custody of the police and those serving a sentence of imprisonment after conviction cannot vote. Undertrial prisoners are also excluded from participating in elections even if their names are on electoral rolls.Only those under preventive detention can cast their vote through postal ballots.