Jurisdiction of civil courts barred
Section 170 of the Representation of the People Act, 1951 deals with jurisdiction of civil courts barred. No civil court shall have jurisdiction to question the legality of any action taken or of any decision given by the returning officer or by any other person appointed under this Act in connection with an election. The Act came into force on 17 Jul 1951.
No civil court shall have jurisdiction to question the legality of any action taken or of any decision given by the returning officer or by any other person appointed under this Act in connection with an election.
Section 170, The Representation of the People Act, 1951 (Act 43 of 1951).
Questions about Section 170
What does Section 170 of the Representation of the People Act deal with?
Section 170 of the Representation of the People Act is headed "Jurisdiction of civil courts barred". No civil court shall have jurisdiction to question the legality of any action taken or of any decision given by the returning officer or by any other person appointed under this Act in connection with an election.
How do I find court cases under Section 170 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 170, section 170 RP Act 1951, section 170 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 170 of the Representation of the People Act come into force?
Section 170 of the Representation of the People Act, cited as RP Act 1951 170, 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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