Section 16

Relief that may be claimed by the petitioner.

The Presidential and Vice-Presidential Elections Act, 1952

  • Act 31 of 1952
  • Ministry of Law and Justice
  • Legislative Department
About this Act

An Act to regulate certain matters relating to or connected with elections to the offices of President and Vice-President of India.

All sections
    1[16. Relief that may be claimed by the petitioner.-- A petitioner may claim either of the following declarations:--
         (a) that the election of the returned candidate is void;
         (b) that the election of the returned candidate is void and that he himself or any other candidate has been duly elected.]

Notes

1. Subs. by Act 20 of 1977, s. 2, for Part III.

Source: India Code (Legislative Department, Govt. of India). Check the official Gazette before relying on it in court. Not legal advice. Free legal aid: 15100 (NALSA) · Know your rights

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