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The order was passed in a complaint filed by Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader Harish Khurana in 2019
A Delhi Court has recently issued summons to Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal’s wife, Sunita Kejriwal for allegedly violating the provisions of the Representation of the People Act, 1951 by getting herself enrolled on voter lists for two different constituencies.
Metropolitan Magistrate Arjinder Kaur of Tis Hazari court summoned Sunita Kejriwal on a complaint filed by Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader Harish Khurana in 2019.
Khurana alleged that Sunita Kejriwal is registered as a voter on the electoral rolls of Sahibabad (Ghaziabad constituency) and Chandni Chowk in Delhi, which is in violation of Section 17 of the Representation of the People Act. He also stated that she is liable to be punished for the offences under Section 31 of the RP Act.
The MM noted that Complaint witness 1, John P.Minj brought on record i.e. two certified copies of Electrol Roll consisting of Part no. 112 & 117, bearing the name of Ms. Sunita Kejriwal W/o Sh. Arvind Kejriwal at Sr No. 1399 ExCW1/A and Sr.No. 1256 Ex.CW1/B.
"After considering the testimony of complainant and other witnesses. This Court is of the considered opinion that prima facie case is made out against accused person namely, Sunita Kejriwal W/o Sh. Arvind Kejriwal for the alleged commission of the offences punishable under section 31 of the Representation of Peoples Act, 1950. Hence, the accused be summoned accordingly. Put up on 18.11.2023", the MM said in its order dated August 29.
For our readers' reference:
Section 17 RP Act, 1950 states as under:- “ No person to be registered in more than one constituency -No person shall be entitled to be registered in the electoral roll for more than one constituency”.
Section 31 RP Act, 1950 states as under:- “ Making false declarations-- If any person makes in connection with ----- (a) the Preparation, revision or correction of an electoral roll, or (b) the inclusion or exclusion of any entry in or from an electoral roll, 2. a statement or declaration in writing which is false and which he either knows or believes to be false or does not believe to be true, he shall be punishable with imprisonment for a term which may extent to one year, or with fine, or with both.
Section 31 RP Act, 1950 states as under:- “ Making false declarations-- If any person makes in connection with ----- (a) the Preparation, revision or correction of an electoral roll, or (b) the inclusion or exclusion of any entry in or from an electoral roll,
2. a statement or declaration in writing which is false and which he either knows or believes to be false or does not believe to be true, he shall be punishable with imprisonment for a term which may extent to one year, or with fine, or with both.
Case Title: Harish Khurana v. Sunita Kejriwal
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