Discuss the 'corrupt practices' for the purpose of the Representation of the People Act, 1951. Analyze whether the increase in the assets of the legislators and/or their associates, disproportionate to their known sources of income, would constitute 'undue influence' and consequently a corrupt practice.

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Syllabus Tags:Representation of the People Act 1951 Corrupt Practices (Section 123)Disproportionate Assets of Legislators Electoral Transparency Undue Influence in Elections

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Discovered through overlapping concepts: Representation of the People Act 1951, Corrupt Practices (Section 123), Disproportionate Assets of Legislators

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