The Representation of the People Act

The Representation of the People (Amendment) Act

Security for costs

Security for costs from a respondent

Costs

Payment of costs out of security deposits and return of such deposits

Execution of orders as to costs


CHAPTER V.--Costs and Security for Costs


1[117. Security for costs.--(1) At the time of presenting an election petition, the petitioner shall
deposit in the High Court in accordance with the rules of the High Court a sum of two thousand rupees as
security for the costs of the petition.

(2) During the course of the trial of an election petition, the High Court may, at any time, call upon
the petitioner to give such further security for costs as it may direct.


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# 117 Security for costs