CHAPTER III.--Trial of Election PetitionsCentral
Section 104 of The Representation of the People Act, 1951
[Difference of opinion among the members of the Tribunal.] Omitted by the Representation of the People (Second Amendment) Act, 1956 (27 of 1956), s. 57 (w.e.f. 28-8-1956).
Summary
- This section has been removed from the law.
- It was officially omitted by the Representation of the People (Second Amendment) Act of 1956.
- It no longer contains any rules or instructions for elections.
Practical examples
1A law student in 2026 looks for Section 104 in their copy of the 1951 Act and sees the word Omitted.
2A candidate tries to find a rule about court ties in this section but finds it was deleted in 1956.
FAQ
1. What does Section 104 of the Representation of the People Act, 1951 say?
It says nothing because it was omitted from the Act by an amendment in 1956.
2. Why is Section 104 missing from the 1951 Act?
It was removed by the Second Amendment Act of 1956 to update the election laws.
3. Can Section 104 be used in an election trial today?
No, it is no longer part of the law and has no legal force.
Test yourself
Q1.What is the current status of Section 104 of The Representation of the People Act, 1951?
Q2.Which Act removed Section 104 from The Representation of the People Act, 1951?
Q3.If a lawyer references Section 104 of the 1951 Act in a 2026 trial, the judge will:
Q4.Section 104 of the 1951 Act was part of which Chapter before it was omitted?