Report of withdrawal by the High Court to the Election Commission

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 111 of the Representation of the People Act, 1951 deals with report of withdrawal by the High Court to the Election Commission. When an application for withdrawal is granted by [the High Court] and no person has been substituted as petitioner under clause (c) of sub-section (3) of section 110, in place of the party withdrawing, [the High Court] shall report the fact to the Election Commission [and thereupon the Election Comm The Act came into force on 17 Jul 1951.

When an application for withdrawal is granted by ¹ [the High Court] and no person has been substituted as petitioner under clause (c) of sub-section (3) of section 110, in place of the party withdrawing, ¹ [the High Court] shall report the fact to the Election Commission ² [and thereupon the Election Commission shall publish the report in the Official Gazette].
Section 111, The Representation of the People Act, 1951 (Act 43 of 1951).

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This section refers to

s. 110 Procedure for withdrawal of election petitions

Questions about Section 111

What does Section 111 of the Representation of the People Act deal with?

Section 111 of the Representation of the People Act is headed "Report of withdrawal by the High Court to the Election Commission". When an application for withdrawal is granted by [the High Court] and no person has been substituted as petitioner under clause (c) of sub-section (3) of section 110, in place of the party withdrawing, [the High Court] shall report the fact to the Election Commission [and thereupon the Election Comm

How do I find court cases under Section 111 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 111, section 111 RP Act 1951, section 111 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.

What should I read with Section 111 of the Representation of the People Act, and has it changed?

Its own text turns on section 110 (Procedure for withdrawal of election petitions), so none of them can safely be read on its own.

When did Section 111 of the Representation of the People Act come into force?

Section 111 of the Representation of the People Act, cited as RP Act 1951 111, 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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