Secrecy of voting not to be infringed
Section 94 of the Representation of the People Act, 1951 deals with secrecy of voting not to be infringed. No witness or other person shall be required to state for whom he has voted at an election: [Provided that this section shall not apply to such witness or other person where he has voted by open ballot.] The Act came into force on 17 Jul 1951.
No witness or other person shall be required to state for whom he has voted at an election:
1[Provided that this section shall not apply to such witness or other person where he has voted by open ballot.]
Section 94, The Representation of the People Act, 1951 (Act 43 of 1951).
Questions about Section 94
What does Section 94 of the Representation of the People Act deal with?
Section 94 of the Representation of the People Act is headed "Secrecy of voting not to be infringed". No witness or other person shall be required to state for whom he has voted at an election: [Provided that this section shall not apply to such witness or other person where he has voted by open ballot.]
How do I find court cases under Section 94 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 94, section 94 RP Act 1951, section 94 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 94 of the Representation of the People Act come into force?
Section 94 of the Representation of the People Act, cited as RP Act 1951 94, 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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- 39. Nomination of candidates at other elections632 words
- 36. Scrutiny of nominations596 words
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