Current Affairs - Bills and Acts - Discussion

The Representation of the People Act, of 1951, was enacted to regulate elections and establish disqualification criteria for elected officials. It includes provisions such as Section 8(3), which disqualifies individuals convicted of serious criminal offences, and Section 8(1), which covers disqualification for heinous crimes like rape and corruption. The Act plays a critical role in the electoral system by ensuring that individuals with criminal backgrounds are excluded from holding public office, contributing to efforts to decriminalize politics in India.