The Representation of the People Act, 1951 · III — TRIAL OF ELECTION PETITIONS

Section 107. Effect of orders of the High Court

In force · As amended up to 2026-08

6[ 107. Effect of orders of the High Court.— 7[(1) Subject to the provisions contained in Chapter IV A relating to the stay of operation of an order of the High Court under section 98 or section 99, every such order shall take effect as soon as it is pronounced by the High Court.] 1. Subs. by Act 47 of 1966, s. 42, for "the Tribunal" (w.e.f. 14-12-1966). 2. The words "or illegal" omitted by Act 27 of 1956, s. 56 (w.e.f. 28-8-1956). 3. Subs. by Act 47 of 1966, s. 43, for s. 103 (w.e.f. 14-12-1966). 4. The brackets and words "(other than a primary election)" omitted by Act 27 of 1956, s. 59 (w.e.f. 28-8-1956). 5. Subs. by s. 59, ibid., for certain words (w.e.f. 28-8-1956). 6. Subs. by Act 47 of 1966, s. 60, for section 107 (w.e.f. 14-12-1966). 7. Subs. by s. 44, ibid., for sub-section (1) (w.e.f. 14-12-1966). (2) Where by an order under section 98 the election of a returned candidate is declared to be void, acts and proceedings in which that returned candidate has, before the date thereof, participated as a member of Parliament or as a member of the Legislature of a State shall not be invalidated by reason of that order, nor shall such candidate be subjected to any liability or penalty on the ground of such participation.]

Source: India Code

How this section changed

  1. substituted by Act 47 of 1966, s. 60

    In force from 14 Dec 1966

    Footnote: 6. Subs. by Act 47 of 1966, s. 60, for section 107 (w.e.f. 14-12-1966).

  2. substituted by Act 47 of 1966, s. 44

    In force from 14 Dec 1966

    Footnote: 7. Subs. by s. 44, ibid., for sub-section (1) (w.e.f. 14-12-1966).