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Chapter 9, Part 2 · Art. 140

Questions as to validity of presidential election

  • A person may file a petition in the Supreme Court to challenge the presidential election within seven days after the results are declared.
    Art. 140(1)

    (1) A person may file a petition in the Supreme Court to challenge the election of the President-elect within seven days after the date of the declaration of the results of the presidential election.

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  • The Supreme Court must hear and determine the petition within 14 days, and its decision is final.
    Art. 140(2)

    (2) Within fourteen days after the filing of a petition under clause (1), the Supreme Court shall hear and determine the petition and its decision shall be final.

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