Communication of orders of the High Court
Section 103 of the Representation of the People Act, 1951 deals with communication of orders of the High Court. The High Court shall, as soon as may be after the conclusion of the trial of an election petition, intimate the substance of the decision to the Election Commission and the Speaker or Chairman, as the case may be, of the House of Parliament or of the State Legislature concerned and, as soon as may b The Act came into force on 17 Jul 1951.
1[103. Communication of orders of the High Court— The High Court shall, as soon as may be after the conclusion of the trial of an election petition, intimate the substance of the decision to the Election Commission and the Speaker or Chairman, as the case may be, of the House of Parliament or of the State Legislature concerned and, as soon as may be thereafter, shall send to the Election Commission an authenticated copy of the decision].
Section 103, The Representation of the People Act, 1951 (Act 43 of 1951).
Questions about Section 103
What does Section 103 of the Representation of the People Act deal with?
Section 103 of the Representation of the People Act is headed "Communication of orders of the High Court". [103. Communication of orders of the High Court— The High Court shall, as soon as may be after the conclusion of the trial of an election petition, intimate the substance of the decision to the Election Commission and the Speaker or Chairman, as the case may be, of the House of Parliament or of the
How do I find court cases under Section 103 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 103, section 103 RP Act 1951, section 103 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 103 of the Representation of the People Act come into force?
Section 103 of the Representation of the People Act, cited as RP Act 1951 103, 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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