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The Representation of the People Act, 1951

Short title

In force From 17 Jul 1951 Act 43 of 1951 As on 18 Oct 2026

Act 43 of 1951 Ministry Law and Justice Enacted 17 Jul 1951 In force 17 Jul 1951

Section 1 of the Representation of the People Act, 1951 deals with short title. This Act may be called the Representation of the People Act, 1951. The Act came into force on 17 Jul 1951.

This Act may be called the Representation of the People Act, 1951.

Section 1, The Representation of the People Act, 1951 (Act 43 of 1951).

Questions about Section 1

What does Section 1 of the Representation of the People Act deal with?

Section 1 of the Representation of the People Act is headed "Short title". This Act may be called the Representation of the People Act, 1951.

How do I find court cases under Section 1 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: RP Act 1951 1, section 1 RP Act 1951, section 1 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 1 of the Representation of the People Act come into force?

Section 1 of the Representation of the People Act, cited as RP Act 1951 1, came into force on 17 Jul 1951, having been enacted on 17 Jul 1951. It is in force as at the date shown on this page.

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