Corrupt Practices under Representation of People 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 Act (RPA), 1951.
About RP Act, 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 provides for:
- Conduct of election of the Houses of Parliament and to ....
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