Lawmakers cutting across party lines passed the Representation of the People (Amendment and Validation) Bill, 2013, on Tuesday, negating the impact of a recent apex court ruling that barred those in police custody from contesting polls. By amending sub-clause 5 of section 62 of the RP Act, the Rajya Sabha has cleared the way for those in jail as well as in custody to contest polls. The Bill was introduced by Law minister Kapil Sibal. On July 10 this year, the Supreme Court had upheld a ruling of the Patna High Court that those in police custody cannot contest polls. The apex court also said the ruling would be with immediate effect. Bhagwaan Is desh ka bhala kare!!!!
Posted on: Wed, 28 Aug 2013 04:34:38 +0000
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