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.
How is a Member Disqualified? A person can be disqualified for election as a member of Parliament as per Article 102, if (a) she/he holds an office of...
In the realm of parliamentary politics, the term "whip" is used to describe a written order or direction given to members of a political party in a legislative...
The ongoing crisis in Manipur’s ruling party has brought the Speaker’s powers to disqualify under the Constitution into question. The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) formed the government in...
Introduction The Gujarat High Court recently annulled the election of a BJP leader from 2017 for reasons of "corrupt practice" and "manipulation of record." The decision followed a...
In a recent case that has garnered national interest, the Allahabad High Court ruled to annul the election of Mohammad Abdullah Azam Khan, as a Member of Legislative...
In recent news, it has come to light that the Supreme Court upheld the disqualification of 17 dissident legislators. This decision was initially approved by former Karnataka Assembly...
In recent developments, the Election Commission (EC) has expressed its stance to the Supreme Court that laudatory news articles, where a political leader boasts his record and achievements...
The Sugamya Bharat Abhiyan, globally recognized as the Accessible India Campaign (AIC), is a nationwide flagship initiative launched to achieve universal accessibility for Persons with Disabilities (PwDs /...
