The Representation of the People Order, 1972 (President's Order)
Section 70Section 70
In force
Chapter V ELECTION DISPUTES
s. 70
70 If, before the conclusion of the trial of an election petition, a respondent dies or gives notice in the prescribed form that he does not intend to contest the petition, and no respondent remains to contest the petition, the High Court Division shall, without any further hearing, or after giving such persons as it may think fit an opportunity of being heard, decide the case ex parte.
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