Q. Consider the following statements regarding Section 126(1)(b) of the Representation of the People Act, 1951:
1.It prohibits the display of election-related content in electronic media, including television and similar apparatus, during the 48 hours preceding the conclusion of polling.
2.Violation of this provision of RPA is punishable with imprisonment.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Answer: C
Notes:
Explanation: Both are correct
Statement 1 is correct: Section 126(1)(b) imposes a “silence period” of 48 hours, restricting election-related content in electronic media.
Statement 2 is correct: Violation of the aforesaid provisions of Section 126 is punishable with imprisonment upto a period of two years, or with fine or both.
Source: PIB
