Promoting enmity between classes in connection with election
Section 125 of the Representation of the People Act, 1951 deals with promoting enmity between classes in connection with election. Any person who in connection with an election under this Act promotes or attempts to promote on grounds of religion, race, caste, community or language, feelings of enmity or hatred, between different classes of the citizens of India shall he punishable with imprisonment for a term which may extend The Act came into force on 17 Jul 1951.
1[125. Promoting enmity between classes in connection with election.--Any person who in connection with an election under this Act promotes or attempts to promote on grounds of religion, race, caste, community or language, feelings of enmity or hatred, between different classes of the citizens of India shall he punishable with imprisonment for a term which may extend to three years, or with fine, or with both.]
Section 125, The Representation of the People Act, 1951 (Act 43 of 1951).
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Questions about Section 125
What does Section 125 of the Representation of the People Act deal with?
Section 125 of the Representation of the People Act is headed "Promoting enmity between classes in connection with election". [125. Promoting enmity between classes in connection with election.--Any person who in connection with an election under this Act promotes or attempts to promote on grounds of religion, race, caste, community or language, feelings of enmity or hatred, between different classes of the citizens of Ind
How do I find court cases under Section 125 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 125, section 125 RP Act 1951, section 125 of the Representation of the People Act. People searching for it also type representation of peoples act 125 and section 125a of the representation of the people act 1951. 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 125 of the Representation of the People Act, and has it changed?
4 other provisions in this corpus refer back to it.
When did Section 125 of the Representation of the People Act come into force?
Section 125 of the Representation of the People Act, cited as RP Act 1951 125, 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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