The Representation of the People Act, 1951

• The Act provides for the conduct of elections to the Houses of Parliament and to the house or houses of the State legislatures.
• Provides for the qualifications and disqualifications for membership of these houses.
• Provides for the corrupt practices and other offences at or in connection with such elections
• Provides for the decision of doubts and disputes arising out of or in connection with such elections.
• The RPI Act contains 32 sections in 5 parts.