Section 53: Corrupt practices.

(1) If any corrupt practice is committed by any candidate elected at an election held under the provisions of this Act, the election of such candidate shall be invalid.
(2) The expression "corrupt practice" as used in this Act, means any of the following offences-
(a) personation;
(b) treating;
(c) undue influence;
(d) bribery; or
(e) aiding, abetting, counselling or procuring the commission of any of the aforesaid offences.
(3) A corrupt practice shall be deemed to be committed by a candidate if it is committed with his knowledge or consent or with the knowledge or consent of a person who is acting under the general or special authority of such candidate with reference to the election.