# The Representation of the People Act, 1951, Section 98: Decision of the High Court

- Act: The Representation of the People Act, 1951 (Act 43 of 1951)
- In force from: 1951-07-17
- Ministry: Ministry of Law and Justice
- Source URL: https://indiacode.ecourtsindia.com/rp-act-1951/section/98/

## Text

98. Decision of the High Court.1[the High Court].--(1) At the conclusion of the trial of an election petition 1[the High Court] shall make an order.-- (a) dismissing the election petition; or (b) declaring the election of 2[all or any of the returned candidates] to be void; or (c) declaring the election of 2[all or any of the returned candidates] to be void and the petitioner or any other candidate to have been duly elected. 3*** 4**** *

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