Penalty for illegal hiring or procuring of conveyance at elections
Section 133 of the Representation of the People Act, 1951 deals with penalty for illegal hiring or procuring of conveyance at elections. If any person is guilty of any such corrupt practice as is specified in clause (5) of section 123 at or in connection with an election, he shall be punishable with imprisonment which may extend to three months and with fine.] The Act came into force on 17 Jul 1951.
1[133. Penalty for illegal hiring or procuring of conveyance at elections.--If any person is guilty of any such corrupt practice as is specified in clause (5) of section 123 at or in connection with an election, he shall be punishable with imprisonment which may extend to three months and with fine.]
Section 133, The Representation of the People Act, 1951 (Act 43 of 1951).
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Related judgements & precedents
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The Bagalkot Rural Ps vs Hanamappa Sangappa Chimmalagi
Court's Decision & Legal Precedent
In electoral offence cases under Section 133 of the Representation of the People Act and Section 171(H) of the Indian Penal Code, the prosecution bears the burden of proving guilt beyond reasonable doubt through credible and reliable evidence. If the evidence presented by the prosecution is insufficient to establish the essential ingredients of the offence, the accused must be acquitted.
On this section: Electoral offence provision under which the accused was charged; the court found insufficient evidence to prove guilt under this section
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C.p. Yogeshwara vs State of Karnataka
Court's Decision & Legal Precedent
Criminal proceedings for electoral offences cannot be quashed on the ground of limitation alone, as the court possesses statutory power under Section 473 CrPC to extend the limitation period in the interest of justice. However, the trial court must consider the question of limitation before proceeding further against the accused, taking into account the exclusion of the absconding period under Section 470 CrPC and the discretionary power to extend limitation under Section 473 CrPC, after hearing both parties.
On this section: Electoral offence; punishable with fine. The court noted this as the second offence alleged against the accused.
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Questions about Section 133
What have the courts held on Section 133 of the Representation of the People Act?
The Bagalkot Rural Ps vs Hanamappa Sangappa Chimmalagi (22 Oct 2019) is the leading judgment on this section among those set out below: Electoral offence provision under which the accused was charged; the court found insufficient evidence to prove guilt under this section. Another 1 judgment on this section is set out below. They run from 2012 to 2019.
How do I find court cases under Section 133 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 133, section 133 RP Act 1951, section 133 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. 2 reported judgments on this section are set out on this page, beginning with The Bagalkot Rural Ps vs Hanamappa Sangappa Chimmalagi (22 Oct 2019).
What should I read with Section 133 of the Representation of the People Act, and has it changed?
Its own text turns on section 123 (Corrupt practices), so none of them can safely be read on its own. 1 other provision in this corpus refers back to it.
When did Section 133 of the Representation of the People Act come into force?
Section 133 of the Representation of the People Act, cited as RP Act 1951 133, 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.
Other sections of this Act
- 123. Corrupt practices1710 words
- 33. Presentation of nomination paper and requirement for a valid nomination1149 words
- 8. Disqualification on conviction for certain offences898 words
- 75A. Declaration of assets and liabilities659 words
- 39. Nomination of candidates at other elections632 words
- 36. Scrutiny of nominations596 words
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