FREE ELECTIONS BASIC FEATURE OF CONSTITUTION: ALLAHABAD HIGH COURT In the case of Akhilesh Singh v. State of UP, the Allahabad High Court opined that free and fair elections to democratic institutions of the country is one of the basic features of our Constitution. A plea was moved by Akhilesh Singh, stating that police authorities were restraining him from filing his nomination paper in the election of Block Pramukh, where he intended to contest. The Court directed that during the election and till the declaration of results, the Deputy Inspector General of Police, Pratapgarh would be responsible for ensuring security to the petitioner’s life and liberty. Reddy and Reddy Law Firm is adept at handling matters pertaining to civil and constitutional law. Our team of lawyers can provide legal advice as needed.