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

Section 99. Other orders to be made by the High Court

In force · As amended up to 2026-08

99. Other orders to be made by the High Court.— (1) At the time of making an order under section 98[1] [the High Court] shall also make an order— 7 [(a) where any charge is made in the petition of any corrupt practice having been committed at — the election, recording (i) finding whether any corrupt practice has or has not been proved to have been committed[8] * at the election, and the nature of that corrupt practice; and (ii) the names of all persons, if any, who have been proved at the trial to have been guilty of any corrupt practice and the nature of that practice; and] (b) fixing the total amount of cost payable and specifying the persons by and to whom costs shall be paid: 1. Subs. by Act 47 of 1966, s. 42, for "the Tribunal" (w.e.f. 14-12-1966). 2. Subs. by Act 27 of 1956, s. 52, for "the publication of the election petition under section 90" (w.e.f. 28-8-1956). 3. The words "list of" omitted by s. 52, ibid. (w.e.f. 28-8-1956). 4. Subs. by s. 53, ibid., for "the returned candidate" (w.e.f. 28-8-1956).

Source: India Code

How this section changed

  1. substituted by Act 47 of 1966, s. 42

    In force from 14 Dec 1966

    Earlier wording: “the Tribunal”

    Footnote: 1. Subs. by Act 47 of 1966, s. 42, for "the Tribunal" (w.e.f. 14-12-1966).