The Representation of the People Act, 1951

The Representation of the People Act, 1951 is an important law that regulates the conduct of elections in India and provides for the qualification and disqualification of members of both houses of Parliament and the State Legislatures. The Act outlines the guidelines for the preparation of electoral rolls, the manner in which votes are to be cast and counted, the qualifications and disqualifications for voting and the conduct of election petitions. The Act also outlines the legal framework for the appointment of Chief Election Commissioner and other election commissioners. The Act has undergone several amendments over the years, with the latest being in 2019.