[11] The new law enacted in 2023, replaced the chief justice with a member appointed by the prime minister in the selection committee.

[3][13] The Election Commission operates under the powers granted by Article 324 of the Constitution and subsequently enacted Representation of the People Act.

[7] The election commission decides the dates for the filing of nominations, voting, counting and announcement of results.

[19] Instances of violation of the code by various political parties and misuse of official machinery by the candidates are dealt according to the law.

A person can be disqualified from contesting the elections if incorrect or incomplete information is provided in the affidavits and if he/she has been convicted by any court in India in which a jail term of two or more years has been awarded.

The commission appoints officers of Indian Revenue Service from the Income Tax Department as election observers.

[32] The election commission operates various electronic media including websites and mobile applications for enabling various functions such as addressing grievances, checking electoral rolls, disseminating information on candidates, announcement of results and monitoring of assigned tasks.

[3] Electronic voting machines (EVM) were introduced by the Election Commission to reduce malpractices and improve efficiency.

The EVMs were first trialed in 1982 in the by-election to Paravur assembly constituency in Kerala in a limited number of polling stations.

[35] After successful testing and legal inquiries, the commission decided to introduce these voting machines on a large scale.

[41] Photo electoral rolls with photographs of the candidates on the EVMs were first introduced in the 2015 Bihar Legislative Assembly election.

[46] The Election Commission of India has granted permission for individuals aged 80 and above and those with physical challenges to cast their votes from their homes.