CHAPTER I .--DISQUALIFICATIONS FOR MEMBERSHIPCentral
Section 139 of The Representation of the People Act, 1951
Omitted..
[Offences entailing disqualification.] Omitted by the Representation of the People (Amendment) Act, 1966 (47 of 1966), s. 61 (w.e.f. 14-12-1966).
Summary
- This section has been removed from the law and is no longer in use.
- It was originally part of the chapter on disqualifications.
- Because it is omitted, it has no current rules for you to follow.
Practical examples
1A law student looks for Section 139 in a new 2026 textbook but finds only the word omitted.
2An official tries to use a rule from the old 1951 version of Section 139 but is told it no longer exists.
FAQ
1. What does Section 139 of The Representation of the People Act, 1951 say about voting?
Section 139 of The Representation of the People Act, 1951 does not say anything about voting because it has been omitted from the current law.
2. Is Section 139 of The Representation of the People Act, 1951 still active?
No, Section 139 of The Representation of the People Act, 1951 is marked as omitted in the official text.
3. When was Section 139 of The Representation of the People Act, 1951 removed?
The sources show that Section 139 of The Representation of the People Act, 1951 was omitted by an amending act in 1966.
Test yourself
1.What is the current status of Section 139 of The Representation of the People Act, 1951?