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Section 86(1),Representation of the People Act, 1951

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Must an election petitioner personally present the petition under Section 81?

Election Petition Dismissed for Not Being Presented by Petitioner in Person

V. Pon. Paneerselvam vs S. Regupathy and Others

Election Law / Representation of the People Act Verified

The Supreme Court dismissed the special leave petition, holding that personal presentation of an election petition by the petitioner under Section 81 of the RP Act is mandatory and non-compliance warrants dismissal under Section 86(1).

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