Corrupt Practices under RPA Act 1951
On 20th February, 2023, the Supreme Court (SC) observed that no one in India votes for a candidate based on their educational qualifications. Therefore, providing false information about an electoral candidate’s qualifications cannot be considered a corrupt practice under Sections 123 (2) and Section 123 (4) of the Representation of People’s Act (RPA), 1951.
About RPA, 1951
- It was introduced in Parliament by the then law minister Dr. B.R. Ambedkar.
- The Act was enacted by the provisional parliament under Article 327 of Indian Constitution, before the first general election.
It provide for:
- conduct of election of the Houses of Parliament and ....
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