The Representation of the People Act, 1951 · Chapter IV-VI – Withdrawal and Abatement of Election Petitions

Section 109 – Withdrawal of election petitions

In force Last verified 11 November 2026

109. Withdrawal of election petitions

1[109. Withdrawal of election petitions.--(1) An election petition may be withdrawn only by leave of the High Court.

(2) Where an application for withdrawal is made under sub-section (1), notice thereof fixing a date for the hearing of the application shall be given to all other parties to the petition and shall be published in the Official Gazette.

1. Subs. by Act 47 of 1966, s. 46, for sections 109 and 110 (w.e.f. 14-12-1966).

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