SHORT ANSWER:
The legal procedures and requirements for a state assembly in India are governed by the Constitution of India and the Representation of the People Act, 1951.
DETAILS:
- State assemblies are established under Article 168 of the Constitution of India.
- Elections to the state assembly are conducted by the Election Commission of India as per the Representation of the People Act, 1951.
- The assembly must consist of elected representatives, with a minimum of 60 members (except for certain states).
- Sessions of the assembly are convened by the Governor of the state.
PUNISHMENT / IMPLICATIONS (if applicable):
- Non-compliance with election procedures can lead to disqualification of candidates and annulment of elections.
SOURCE:
- Constitution of India, Representation of the People Act, 1951
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