What is Penalty for filing false affidavit, etc? Section 125A of Representation of the People Act, 1951
A candidate who himself or through his proposer, with intent to be elected in an election, -
(i) fails to furnish information relating to sub-section (1) of section 33A; or
(ii) give false information which he knows or has reason to believe to be false; or
(iii) conceals any information,
in his nomination paper delivered under sub-section (1) of section 33 or in his affidavit which is required to be delivered under sub-section (2) of section 33A, as the case may be, shall, notwithstanding anything contained in any other law for the time being in force, be punishable with imprisonment for a term which may extend to six months, or with fine, or with both.
The Representation of the People Act 1951
Section 121 Payment of costs out of security deposits and return of such deposits
Section 122 Execution of orders as to costs
CORRUPT PRACTICES AND ELECTORAL OFFENCES
CHAPTER I - Corrupt Practice
Section 125 Promoting enmity between classes in connection with election
Section 125A Penalty for filing false affidavit, etc
Section 127 Disturbances at election meetings
Section 127A Restrictions on the printing of pamphlets, posters, etc
Section 128 Maintenance of Secrecy of voting
Section 129 Officers, etc., at elections not to act for candidates or to influence voting
Section 130 Prohibition of canvassing in or near polling station