Representation of People Act

Section 8 (3) of the People's Act challenge in the Supreme Court

After snatching Congress leader Rahul Gandhi's MP, now that provision of the Representation of the People Act has been challenged in the Supreme Court. Section 8 (3) of the People's Act has been challenged in the Supreme Court.

Mar 25, 2023, 12:00 PM IST

How can convicted person barred from polls hold party post, asks SC

The Supreme Court on Monday said if a convicted person can`t contest an election, then how can he lead a political party and select candidates to contest elections.

Feb 13, 2018, 00:49 AM IST

Supreme Court seeks time frame for amending law to allow NRI voting from overseas

The bench of Chief Justice Jagdish Singh Khehar and Justice DY Chandrachud sought to know the time frame after Attorney General KK Venugopal told court that a Team of Ministers (ToM) have recommended such an amendment.

Jul 21, 2017, 18:24 PM IST

Seeking votes in garb of religion: SC to hear pleas today

The seven-judge bench of the Supreme Court on Tuesday will hear whether seeking votes in the name of religion will amount to a corrupt practice under the representation of the people`s act warranting disqualification or not.

Oct 25, 2016, 09:38 AM IST