Expenses of witnesses
Section 96 of the Representation of the People Act, 1951 deals with expenses of witnesses. The reasonable expenses incurred by any person in attending to give evidence may be allowed by [the High Court] to such person and shall, unless [the High Court] otherwise directs, be deemed to be part of the costs. The Act came into force on 17 Jul 1951.
The reasonable expenses incurred by any person in attending to give evidence may be allowed by 1[the High Court] to such person and shall, unless 1[the High Court] otherwise directs, be deemed to be part of the costs.
Section 96, The Representation of the People Act, 1951 (Act 43 of 1951).
Questions about Section 96
What does Section 96 of the Representation of the People Act deal with?
Section 96 of the Representation of the People Act is headed "Expenses of witnesses". The reasonable expenses incurred by any person in attending to give evidence may be allowed by [the High Court] to such person and shall, unless [the High Court] otherwise directs, be deemed to be part of the costs.
How do I find court cases under Section 96 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 96, section 96 RP Act 1951, section 96 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 96 of the Representation of the People Act come into force?
Section 96 of the Representation of the People Act, cited as RP Act 1951 96, 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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