Jailed Amritpal Singh's likely election bid: Can a person behind bars contest polls in India? What does the law say?

As per existing laws, if a person is convicted and sentenced to a jail term not less than two years, he/she stands disqualified from contesting elections for six years from the date of release from the jail.

Jailed Amritpal Singh's likely election bid: Can a person behind bars contest polls in India? What does the law say?
As per existing laws, if a person is convicted and sentenced to a jail term not less than two years, he/she stands disqualified from contesting elections for six years from the date of release from the jail.