Chapter 7, Part 1 · Art. 87

Electoral disputes

2010-as-amended · effective 2010-08-27

Official text

(1) Parliament shall enact legislation to establish mechanisms for timely settling of electoral disputes.
(2) Petitions concerning an election, other than a presidential election, shall be filed within twenty-eight days after the declaration of the election results by the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission.
(3) Service of a petition may be direct or by advertisement in a newspaper with national circulation.

In simple words

Parliament must establish ways to settle electoral disputes quickly.
Art. 87(1)
(1) Parliament shall enact legislation to establish mechanisms for timely settling of electoral disputes.
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Petitions about an election, other than a presidential election, must be filed within 28 days after the results are declared.
Art. 87(2)
(2) Petitions concerning an election, other than a presidential election, shall be filed within twenty-eight days after the declaration of the election results by the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission.
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Kids explanation

If there is a disagreement about an election result, it must be taken to court quickly.
Art. 87(1)
(1) Parliament shall enact legislation to establish mechanisms for timely settling of electoral disputes.
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