Omitted

In force From 17 Jul 1951 Act 43 of 1951 As on 17 Oct 2026

Act 43 of 1951 Ministry Law and Justice Enacted 17 Jul 1951 In force 17 Jul 1951

Section 168 of the Representation of the People Act, 1951 deals with omitted. [Special provisions with respect to Rulers of former Indian States.] Omitted by Rulers of Indian States (Abolition of Privileges) Act, 1972 (54 of 1972), s. The Act came into force on 17 Jul 1951.

[Special provisions with respect to Rulers of former Indian States.] Omitted by Rulers of Indian States (Abolition of Privileges) Act, 1972 (54 of 1972), s. 4 (w.e.f. 9-9-1972).
Section 168, The Representation of the People Act, 1951 (Act 43 of 1951).

Questions about Section 168

What does Section 168 of the Representation of the People Act deal with?

Section 168 of the Representation of the People Act is headed "Omitted". [Special provisions with respect to Rulers of former Indian States.] Omitted by Rulers of Indian States (Abolition of Privileges) Act, 1972 (54 of 1972), s.

How do I find court cases under Section 168 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 168, section 168 RP Act 1951, section 168 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.

When did Section 168 of the Representation of the People Act come into force?

Section 168 of the Representation of the People Act, cited as RP Act 1951 168, 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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