What are Costs? Section 119 of Representation of the People Act, 1951
Costs shall be in the discretion of the High Court:
Provided that where a petition is dismissed under clause (a) of section 98, the returned candidate shall be entitled to the costs incurred by him in contesting the petition and accordingly the High Court shall make an order for costs in favour of the returned candidate.
The Representation of the People Act 1951
Section 111 Report of withdrawal by the High Court to the Election Commission
Section 112 Abatement of election petitions
Section 116 Abatement or substitution on death of respondent
Section 116A Appeals to Supreme Court
Section 116B Stay of operation of order of High Court
Section 116C Procedure in appeal
CHAPTER V Cost and Security for Costs
Section 117 Security for costs