Jurisdiction of civil courts barred
Section 30 of the Representation of the People Act, 1950 deals with jurisdiction of civil courts barred. No civil court shall have jurisdiction— (a) to entertain or adjudicate upon any question whether any person is or is not entitled to be registered in an electoral roll for a constituency; The Act came into force on 12 May 1950.
No civil court shall have jurisdiction—
(a) to entertain or adjudicate upon any question whether any person is or is not entitled to be registered in an electoral roll for a constituency; or
(b) to question the legality of any action taken by or under the authority of an electoral registration officer, or of any decision given by any authority appointed under this Act for the revision of any such roll.
Section 30, The Representation of the People Act, 1950 (Act 43 of 1950).
Questions about Section 30
What does Section 30 of the Representation of the People Act deal with?
Section 30 of the Representation of the People Act is headed "Jurisdiction of civil courts barred". No civil court shall have jurisdiction— (a) to entertain or adjudicate upon any question whether any person is or is not entitled to be registered in an electoral roll for a constituency;
How do I find court cases under Section 30 of the Representation of the People Act?
In judgments and charge sheets this section is written several ways, and each form finds a different set of orders. These search the full text of every order eCourtsIndia holds, best matches first: Representation of the People Act 30, section 30 Representation of the People Act, section 30 of the Representation of the People Act. Each opens the full list of orders on eCourtsIndia, where it can be narrowed by court, year and outcome.
When did Section 30 of the Representation of the People Act come into force?
Section 30 of the Representation of the People Act, cited as Representation of the People Act 30, came into force on 12 May 1950, having been enacted on 12 May 1950. It is in force as at the date shown on this page.
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