Section 123 Definitions: Bribery, Undue Influence, Promoting Enmity

“There is a need for simplification of procedure for disqualification of persons found guilty of corrupt practices under the Representation of Peoples Act”. Comment.

Discuss the procedures to decide the disputes arising out of the election of a Member of the Parliament or State Legislature under The Representation of the People Act, 1951. What are the grounds on which the election of any returned candidate may be declared void? What remedy is available to the

aggrieved party against the decision? Refer to the case laws. Examine the need for electoral reforms as suggested by various Electoral reforms committees with particular reference to “one nation - one and simultaneous election" principle. Discuss the 'corrupt practices' for the purpose of the

Representation of the People Act, 1951. Analyze whether the increase in the assets of the legislators and/or their associates, disproportionate to their known sources of income, would constitute 'undue influence' and consequently a corrupt practice.