Representation of the People Act,1951

Act No : 43

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Section : Promoting enmity between classes in connection with election.

3[125.Promoting enmity between classes in connection with election. Any person who in connection with an election under this Act promotes or attempts to promote on grounds of religion, race, caste, community or language, feelings of enmity or hatred, between different classes of the citizens of India shall be punishable, with imprisonment for a term which may extend to three years, or with fine, or with both.] ---------------------------------------------------------------------- 1 The words "or a polling agent or a counting agent" omitted by Act 47 of 1966. s. 53 (w.e. f. 14-12-1966). 2 Ins. by Act 40 of 1975, s. 8 (retrospectively). 3 Ins. by Act 40 of 1961, s, 24 w.e.f. 20-9-1961 4 Ins. by Act 1 of 1989. s.13 (w.e.f. 15-3-1989) ---------------------------------------------------------------------- 92

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