Section 125: Promoting enmity between classes in connection with election

Q: What does Section 125 of The Representation of the People Act, 1951 (RPA 1951) deal with?

Section 125 RPA 1951 pertains to "Promoting enmity between classes in connection with election". It is part of the The Representation of the People Act, 1951, a legislation enacted by the Parliament of India. Section 125 of The Representation of the People Act, 1951 (RPA 1951) governs promoting enmity between classes in connection with election.

Q: Is Section 125 RPA 1951 still in force?

Yes, Section 125 of the The Representation of the People Act, 1951 is currently in force across the Republic of India.

Q: What is धारा 125 RPA 1951?

धारा 125 RPA 1951 is the Devanagari Hindi reference for Section 125 of the The Representation of the People Act, 1951. Section 125 of The Representation of the People Act, 1951 (RPA 1951) governs promoting enmity between classes in connection with election.

Q: What is Dhara 125 RPA 1951?

Dhara 125 RPA 1951 is the Roman Hindi reference for Section 125 of the The Representation of the People Act, 1951. "Dhara" means "Section" in Hindi. Section 125 of The Representation of the People Act, 1951 (RPA 1951) governs promoting enmity between classes in connection with election.

Q: How to cite Section 125 of The Representation of the People Act, 1951?

Cite as: "Section 125, The Representation of the People Act, 1951 (RPA 1951)" in legal briefs. For academic writing, use the BlueBook format: The Representation of the People Act, 1951, 1951, § 125 (India).

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Any person who in connection with an election under this Act promotes or attempts to promote on grounds of religion, race, caste, community or language, feelings of enmity or hatred, between different classes of the citizens of India shall be punishable with imprisonment for a term which may extend to three years, or with fine, or with both.