Section76
The Representation of the People Act, 1951

Application of Chapter

In force From 17 Jul 1951 Act 43 of 1951 As on 15 Oct 2026

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

Section 76 of the Representation of the People Act, 1951 deals with application of Chapter. This Chapter shall apply only to the elections to the House of the People and to the Legislative Assembly of a State.] The Act came into force on 17 Jul 1951.

1[76. Application of Chapter.--This Chapter shall apply only to the elections to the House of the People and to the Legislative Assembly of a State.]

Section 76, The Representation of the People Act, 1951 (Act 43 of 1951).

Questions about Section 76

What does Section 76 of the Representation of the People Act deal with?

Section 76 of the Representation of the People Act is headed "Application of Chapter". [76. Application of Chapter.--This Chapter shall apply only to the elections to the House of the People and to the Legislative Assembly of a State.]

How do I find court cases under Section 76 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 76, section 76 RP Act 1951, section 76 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 76 of the Representation of the People Act come into force?

Section 76 of the Representation of the People Act, cited as RP Act 1951 76, 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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