Mere Good Conduct After Conviction No Ground To Reduce Electoral Disqualification Period Under RP Act: Delhi High Court

Nupur Thapliyal

16 March 2026 2:05 PM IST

  • Mere Good Conduct After Conviction No Ground To Reduce Electoral Disqualification Period Under RP Act: Delhi High Court

    The Delhi High Court has ruled that mere good conduct of an individual after conviction is no ground to reduce the electoral disqualification period prescribed under Section 8 of Representation of the People Act, 1951. Justice Amit Bansal said if such a stand is accepted, it would dilute the mandate of the provision which prescribes for disqualification of a person for certain offences. The...

    Nupur Thapliyal

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    Nupur Thapliyal is a Principal Correspondent with LiveLaw, based in New Delhi. She reports from the Delhi High Court and trial courts in the national capital

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