Case Law Analysis
|Bombay High Court
Section 117 RP Act | Mandatory Security Deposit at Filing Stage Non-Negotiable: Bombay HC Dismisses Election Petition for Procedural Lapse
Bombay High Court reaffirms that failure to deposit security for costs under Section 117 of the Representation of the People Act at the time of filing an election petition is fatal, dismissing the petition outright. The ruling underscores strict adherence to procedural timelines, impacting election dispute litigants who risk dismissal for non-compliance.