Summary
- The Supreme Court has ruled that private complaints under Section 125-A of the Representation of the People Act are maintainable without needing to meet the requirements of Section 195 of the Code of Criminal Procedure.
- This decision arose from an appeal against a Karnataka High Court judgment that quashed a complaint alleging false disclosure by a Legislative Assembly member.
- The Court clarified that the omission of Section 125-A from Section 195 indicates that private individuals can file complaints regarding such offences.
- This ruling could significantly impact how electoral offences are prosecuted, allowing greater access for private citizens to seek justice in such matters.
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