Relief that may be claimed by the petitioner
Section 84 of the Representation of the People Act, 1951 deals with relief that may be claimed by the petitioner. A petitioner may, in addition to claiming a declaration that the election of all or any of the returned candidates is void, claim a further declaration that he himself or any other candidate has been duly elected.] The Act came into force on 17 Jul 1951.
1[84. Relief that may be claimed by the petitioner.—A petitioner may, in addition to claiming a declaration that the election of all or any of the returned candidates is void, claim a further declaration that he himself or any other candidate has been duly elected.]
Section 84, The Representation of the People Act, 1951 (Act 43 of 1951).
Questions about Section 84
What does Section 84 of the Representation of the People Act deal with?
Section 84 of the Representation of the People Act is headed "Relief that may be claimed by the petitioner". [84. Relief that may be claimed by the petitioner.—A petitioner may, in addition to claiming a declaration that the election of all or any of the returned candidates is void, claim a further declaration that he himself or any other candidate has been duly elected.]
How do I find court cases under Section 84 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 84, section 84 RP Act 1951, section 84 of the Representation of the People Act. People searching for it also type section 84 representation of the people act 1983 rpa 1983. Each opens the full list of orders on eCourtsIndia, where it can be narrowed by court, year and outcome.
When did Section 84 of the Representation of the People Act come into force?
Section 84 of the Representation of the People Act, cited as RP Act 1951 84, 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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- 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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