Section 93 of The Representation of the People Act, 1951
Notwithstanding anything in any enactment to the contrary, no document shall be inadmissible in evidence at the trial of an election petition on the ground that it is not duly stamped or registered.
Summary
- Documents presented in an election trial cannot be rejected just because they lack a required stamp.
- A document is still valid as evidence even if it was not officially registered.
- This rule applies regardless of what any other law or enactment says.
- It ensures that technical paperwork errors do not prevent important evidence from being seen by the court.
Practical examples
FAQ
1. Can a document be rejected in an election trial for being unstamped under Section 93 of the Representation of the People Act, 1951?
No, Section 93 of the Representation of the People Act, 1951, states that no document shall be inadmissible because it is not duly stamped.
2. Does Section 93 of the 1951 Act allow unregistered documents to be used as evidence?
Yes, Section 93 of the 1951 Act specifically prevents documents from being excluded on the ground that they are not registered.
3. Does Section 93 of the Representation of the People Act, 1951, follow other laws regarding evidence?
No, Section 93 of the Representation of the People Act, 1951, applies notwithstanding anything in any other enactment to the contrary.
Test yourself
Q1.Under Section 93 of the Representation of the People Act, 1951, which of the following is NOT a reason to reject a document as evidence?
Q2.What does Section 93 of the Representation of the People Act, 1951, say about unregistered documents?
Q3.Section 93 of the Representation of the People Act, 1951, begins with which important legal phrase?
Q4.To which part of a legal proceeding does Section 93 of the Representation of the People Act, 1951, apply?