Representation of Peoples Act, 1951

In the 2008 Madhya Pradesh Legislative Assembly election, Neena Vikram Verma was declared elected by a single vote over Balmukund Singh Gautam, who filed an election petition alleging irregularities in postal ballot counting. Verma responded with a recrimination petition under Section 97 of the Representation of People…

Charan Lal Sahu, an advocate, filed an election petition and a special leave petition challenging the election of Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam as President of India, alleging that his own nomination was wrongly rejected and that certain provisions of the Presidential and Vice‑Presidential Elections Act, 1952 were unconstitut…

In the 2005 Gharaunda Assembly election, Rekha Rana was declared winner by a margin of 21 votes. Jaipal Sharma filed an election petition alleging that the victory was secured through a large number of void votes cast by impersonation, double voting, and votes by deceased or incarcerated persons. During evidence, Sharm…

The Supreme Court entertained a public‑interest writ petition under Article 32 seeking the expeditious disposal of criminal cases pending against sitting and former Members of Parliament and Legislative Assemblies. The petition also raised the constitutional validity of Section 8 of the Representation of Peoples Act, 1…

The election petitioner challenged the election of the returned candidate on grounds of non‑disclosure of bank accounts, a vehicle, spouse's occupation and other material facts. The returned candidate’s written statement introduced explanations for these allegations, prompting the petitioner to seek leave to file a rep…

Chandrikaben Kishor Dafda appealed against the High Court's refusal to quash a criminal case initiated for allegedly suppressing her spouse's property in an election affidavit filed for the 2015 municipal councillor election. The trial magistrate had taken cognizance under Section 125A of the Representation of Peoples …