Section 125A Punishes False Information in Election Affidavits with Up to Six Months' Imprisonment

Following its 16 October verdict allowing private citizens to file criminal complaints against elected candidates for false election affidavits, the Supreme Court spotlighted the punishment under Section 125A of the Representation of the People Act, 1951. A candidate who furnishes false information, conceals material facts, or fails to furnish required information in nomination papers or affidavits faces imprisonment of up to six months, or a fine, or both. The provision, inserted in 2002, covers Form 26 disclosures on assets, liabilities, criminal cases and education. Voters can inspect these public affidavits through the Election Commission's Know Your Candidates module. SooperKanoon Telegraph India ETV Bharat (Sooperkanoon, Telegraphindia, Etvbharat)

• Following its 16 October verdict allowing private citizens to file criminal complaints against elected candidates for false election affidavits, the Supreme Court spotlighted the punishment under Section 125A of the Repr
• A candidate who furnishes false information, conceals material facts, or fails to furnish required information in nomination papers or affidavits faces imprisonment of up to six months, or a fine, or both.
• The provision, inserted in 2002, covers Form 26 disclosures on assets, liabilities, criminal cases and education.