Security for costs
Section 117 of the Representation of the People Act, 1951 deals with security for costs. At the time of presenting an election petition, the petitioner shall deposit in the High Court in accordance with the rules of the High Court a sum of two thousand rupees as security for the costs of the petition. The Act came into force on 17 Jul 1951.
1[117. Security for costs.--(1) At the time of presenting an election petition, the petitioner shall deposit in the High Court in accordance with the rules of the High Court a sum of two thousand rupees as security for the costs of the petition.
(2) During the course of the trial of an election petition, the High Court may, at any time, call upon the petitioner to give such further security for costs as it may direct.
Section 117, The Representation of the People Act, 1951 (Act 43 of 1951).
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Questions about Section 117
What does Section 117 of the Representation of the People Act deal with?
Section 117 of the Representation of the People Act is headed "Security for costs". [117. Security for costs.--(1) At the time of presenting an election petition, the petitioner shall deposit in the High Court in accordance with the rules of the High Court a sum of two thousand rupees as security for the costs of the petition.
How do I find court cases under Section 117 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 117, section 117 RP Act 1951, section 117 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 117 of the Representation of the People Act, and has it changed?
2 other provisions in this corpus refer back to it.
When did Section 117 of the Representation of the People Act come into force?
Section 117 of the Representation of the People Act, cited as RP Act 1951 117, 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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