SC Verdict Vote-For-Bribery: No immunity for MPs and MLAs, overrules Narasimha Rao verdict| Oneindia
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SC Verdict Vote-For-Bribery: No immunity for MPs and MLAs, overrules Narasimha Rao verdict| Oneindia
In a landmark decision, a seven-judge bench of the Supreme Court ruled that lawmakers, comprising both Members of Parliament (MPs) and Members of Legislative Assembly (MLAs), can be prosecuted under the Prevention of Corruption Act if they accept monetary gains in exchange for their votes or speeches in Parliament or state assemblies.
This ruling overturns the previous 1998 judgement of the apex court in the PV Narasimha Rao case.
An MP/MLA can't claim immunity from prosecution on a charge of bribery in connection with the vote or speech in the legislative houseâ(DISPLAY ON SCREEN) ruled the seven-judge bench.
In a significant political development, Manohar Lal Khattar, the Chief Minister of Haryana, has tendered his resignation amidst growing cracks in the BJP-JJP alliance. Independent MLA Nayan Pal Rawat suggests that while the alliance is at a breaking point, some independent MLAs are expected to lend support to the ML Khattar government. Stay tuned for more updates on this evolving story.
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