Section 80A of The Representation of the People Act, 1951 in hindi
1[80A. High Court to try election petitions.—(1) The Court having jurisdiction to try an election petition shall be the High Court.
- (2)Such jurisdiction shall be exercised ordinarily by a single Judge of the High Court and the Chief Justice, shall, from time to time, assign one or more Judges for that purpose: Provided that where the High Court consists only of one Judge, he shall try all election petitions presented to that Court.
- (3)The High Court in its discretion may, in the interests of justice or convenience, try an election petition, wholly or partly, at a place other than the place of seat of the High Court.]
Summary
- The High Court is the specific legal authority that has the power to hear and decide on election challenges.
- A single judge typically handles these election trials, although the Chief Justice can assign more than one judge to the task.
- If a High Court has only one judge available, that judge is required to try all election petitions presented to that court.
- The court has the power to hold the trial at a location other than its main seat if it believes it is better for justice or convenience.
Practical examples
FAQ
1. Which court hears election challenges under Section 80A of the Representation of the People Act, 1951?
Under Section 80A of the Representation of the People Act, 1951, the High Court is the specific court that has the jurisdiction to try election petitions.
2. How many judges usually hear an election case under Section 80A of the Representation of the People Act, 1951?
Jurisdiction under Section 80A of the Representation of the People Act, 1951, is ordinarily exercised by a single judge of the High Court who is assigned by the Chief Justice.
3. Can a Chief Justice assign more than one judge to a case under Section 80A of the Representation of the People Act, 1951?
Yes, while cases are usually heard by one judge, the Chief Justice can assign one or more judges for the purpose of trying petitions under Section 80A of the Representation of the People Act, 1951.
4. Can an election trial be held somewhere other than the High Court building under Section 80A of the Representation of the People Act, 1951?
Yes, the High Court has the discretion under Section 80A of the Representation of the People Act, 1951, to try a petition at a different place if it is in the interests of justice or convenience.
Test yourself
Q1.Under Section 80A of the Representation of the People Act, 1951, which court is responsible for trying election petitions?
Q2.Who is responsible for assigning judges to try election petitions under Section 80A of the Representation of the People Act, 1951?
Q3.Ordinarily, how many judges exercise the jurisdiction of the High Court under Section 80A of the Representation of the People Act, 1951?
Q4.Under Section 80A of the Representation of the People Act, 1951, what happens if the High Court has only one judge?