Article 140. Questions as to validity of presidential election
Official Constitutional Text
140. (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.
(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.
(3) If the Supreme Court determines the election of the President-elect to be invalid, a fresh election shall be held within sixty days after the determination.
Plain English Explanation
This is a simplified summary to explain this article in clear language. It is not the legal text of the Constitution.
Article 140 outlines how to legally challenge a presidential election in court. Anyone who wants to dispute the election results must file a case with the Supreme Court within seven days after the winner is announced. The Supreme Court then has exactly 14 days to hear the arguments and make a final, unchangeable decision. If the judges rule that the election was unfair or invalid, the previous results are wiped out, and the country must hold a brand-new presidential election within 60 days of that ruling.