Section 117
Security for costs.
The Representation of the People Act, 1951
About this Act
An Act to provide for the conduct of elections to the Houses of Parliament and to the House or Houses of the Legislature of each State, the qualifications and disqualifications for membership of those Houses, the corrupt practices and other offences at or in connection with such elections and the decision of doubts and disputes arising out of or in connection with such elections.
1[117. Security for costs.--(1) At the time of presenting an election petition, the petitioner shall
deposit in the High Court in accordance with the rules of the High Court a sum of two thousand rupees as
security for the costs of the petition.
(2) During the course of the trial of an election petition, the High Court may, at any time, call upon the petitioner to give such further security for costs as it may direct.
(2) During the course of the trial of an election petition, the High Court may, at any time, call upon the petitioner to give such further security for costs as it may direct.
Notes
1. Subs. by Act 47 of 1966, s. 51, for sections 117, 118, 119, 119A and 120 (w.e.f. 14-12-1966)