Representation-of-People-Act - Latest News on Representation-of-People-Act | Read Breaking News on Zee News

Plea to review verdict on convicts in elections dismissed

Last Updated: Tuesday, November 19, 2013, 15:15

The Supreme Court on Tuesday dismissed as infructuous the government`s plea seeking a review of its verdict holding that jailbirds can`t contest elections.

Relief for convicted lawmakers; Cabinet clears amendments to negate SC verdicts

Last Updated: Thursday, August 22, 2013, 19:26

The Cabinet approved amendments to the Representation of People Act to negate an SC order on immediate disqualification of convicted MPs and MLAs.

Law Ministry moves Cabinet note to amend RPA

Last Updated: Tuesday, August 20, 2013, 20:13

Law Ministry has moved a Cabinet note to amend the Representation of People Act wherein a lawmaker cannot be disqualified after conviction.

CPI(M) opposes SC verdict on poll candidature

Last Updated: Friday, July 12, 2013, 16:44

The CPI(M) opposed the Supreme Court verdict putting a bar on a person in prison from contesting polls.

`EC should not transgress powers of Parliament`

Last Updated: Friday, July 5, 2013, 17:28

The Election Commission (EC) should not transgress on the powers of Parliament, senior Rajya Sabha Member Shantaram Naik said on Friday.