"Right To Vote Is A Constitutional Right" : Justice KM Joseph Disagrees With Election Commission Of India LIVELAW NEWS NETWORK 23 Nov 2022 https://www.livelaw.in/top-stories/right-to-vote-is-a-constitutional-right-justice-km-joseph-disagrees-with-election-commission-of-india-214864
During the hearing, the counsel appearing for the Election Commission of India submitted that the right to vote is a statutory right... the judge said "The Constitution has contemplated giving the right. That is the fundamental thing. It was 21 years initially, and was lowered to 18 years. The ancillllary law making is contemplated for giving it teeth and flesh. The disqualification cannot be enlarged by the legislature.