Costs
Section 119 of the Representation of the People Act, 1951 deals with costs. Costs shall be in the discretion of the High Court: Provided that where a petition is dismissed under clause (a) of section 98, the returned candidate shall be entitled to the costs incurred by him in contesting the petition and accordingly the High Court shall make an order for costs in favour of t The Act came into force on 17 Jul 1951.
Costs shall be in the discretion of the High Court:
Provided that where a petition is dismissed under clause (a) of section 98, the returned candidate shall be entitled to the costs incurred by him in contesting the petition and accordingly the High Court shall make an order for costs in favour of the returned candidate].
Section 119, The Representation of the People Act, 1951 (Act 43 of 1951).
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Questions about Section 119
What does Section 119 of the Representation of the People Act deal with?
Section 119 of the Representation of the People Act is headed "Costs". Costs shall be in the discretion of the High Court: Provided that where a petition is dismissed under clause (a) of section 98, the returned candidate shall be entitled to the costs incurred by him in contesting the petition and accordingly the High Court shall make an order for costs in favour of t
How do I find court cases under Section 119 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 119, section 119 RP Act 1951, section 119 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 119 of the Representation of the People Act, and has it changed?
Its own text turns on section 98 (Decision of the High Court), so none of them can safely be read on its own.
When did Section 119 of the Representation of the People Act come into force?
Section 119 of the Representation of the People Act, cited as RP Act 1951 119, 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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- 39. Nomination of candidates at other elections632 words
- 36. Scrutiny of nominations596 words
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