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The EC advisory noted that there is "no respite" to the candidate even if he submits no dues certificate after expiry of the statutory period of filing of nominations in the constituency concerned.
Referring to a report of NGO Association of Democratic Reforms for the Lok Sabha elections 2024 Phase I and Phase II, Hansaria, assisted by advocate Sneha Kalita, said that out of 2,810 candidates (Phase I - 1618 candidates and Phase II - 1192 candidates), 501 (18 per cent) candidates have criminal cases against them, out of which, 327 (12 per cent) are serious criminal cases (punishable with imprisonment of 5 years and more).