An unresolved 1992 case, and a 3rd shot before Constitution bench

A petition pending in India's Supreme Court since 1992 has been referred to a Constitution bench for the third time

New Delhi An election petition pending before the Supreme Court since 1992 earned a unique distinction recently when it got referred for a third time over to a Constitution bench. The larger bench has been called upon to ascertain key aspects of determining “corrupt practice”, as defined under Section 123 of the 1951 Representation of Peoples (RP) Act, when a candidate or his agents make an appeal for vote based on religion, race, caste or community.

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On May 3, a