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How Is A Member Disqualified

A member can be disqualified for various reasons. These include criminal convictions, bankruptcy, or holding an office of profit. Additionally, if a member is found to be of unsound mind, disqualification may occur. Violating election laws can also lead to disqualification. Each case is assessed according to specific legal provisions. The process ensures integrity within the legislative framework.

Qualification of the Members

How is a Member Disqualified? A person can be disqualified for election as a member of Parliament as...

 June 11, 2024

Whip

In the realm of parliamentary politics, the term "whip" is used to describe a written order or direction...

 March 4, 2023

Manipur Party Crisis Raises Questions on Speaker’s Powers

The ongoing crisis in Manipur’s ruling party has brought the Speaker’s powers to disqualify under the Constitution into...

 June 23, 2020

Gujarat High Court Nullifies 2017 BJP Leader’s Election

Introduction The Gujarat High Court recently annulled the election of a BJP leader from 2017 for reasons of...

 May 12, 2020

Allahabad High Court Nullifies Abdullah Azam Khan’s Election

In a recent case that has garnered national interest, the Allahabad High Court ruled to annul the election...

 December 16, 2019

Supreme Court Upholds Disqualification of 17 Karnataka Legislators

In recent news, it has come to light that the Supreme Court upheld the disqualification of 17 dissident...

 November 13, 2019

Election Commission on Laudatory News Articles as Paid News

In recent developments, the Election Commission (EC) has expressed its stance to the Supreme Court that laudatory news...

 September 23, 2018

Supreme Court Expresses Discontent over Centre’s Inaction

The Supreme Court's dissatisfaction over the Centre's lack of detail regarding the establishment of special courts exclusively for...

 August 28, 2018

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