In force · As amended up to 2026-08
5. Certain words omitted by Act 103 of 1956, s. 66 (w.e.f. 1-1-1957).
6. Subs. by Act 27 of 1956, s. 38, for certain words (w.e.f. 28-8-1956).
7. Ins. by s. 38, ibid. (w.e.f. 28-8-1956).
8. Subs. by s. 39, ibid., for certain words (w.e.f. 28-8-1956).
(2) If a person who is already a member of the Council of States and has taken his seat in such Council is chosen a member of the House of the People, his seat in the Council of States shall,[8] [on the date on which he is so chosen], become vacant.
5. The word "or" omitted by s. 53, ibid. (w.e.f. 28-8-1956).
6. Clause (d) omitted by s. 53, ibid. (w.e.f. 28-8-1956).
7. Subs. by s. 54, ibid., for clause (a) (w.e.f. 28-8-1956).
8. The words "by, or with the consent of, any candidate or his agent" omitted by Act 58 of 1958, s. 29 (w.e.f. 30-12-1958).
Provided that[1] [a person who is not a party to the petition shall not be named] in the order under sub-clause (ii) of clause (a) unless —
(a) he has been given notice to appear before[2] [the High Court] and to show cause why he should not be so named; and
(b) if he appears in pursuance of the notice, he has been given an opportunity of cross-examining any witness who has already been examined by[2] [the High Court] and has given evidence against him, of calling evidence in his defence and of being heard.
3[(2) In this section and in section 100, the expression "agent" has the same meaning as in section 123.]
Source: India Code