SC says lawmakers facing criminal charges can contest elections until convicted
Citizens have a right to be informed about the antecedents of their candidates, added the top court.
Sep 25, 2018, 10:54 AM IST
Can MPs & MLAs be disqualified before conviction in criminal case? SC verdict today
Earlier, the top court indicated that it did not intend to enter into the legislative domain but voters have a right of electors to know the antecedent of a candidate.
Sep 25, 2018, 08:18 AM IST
Disqualification of lawmakers with criminal background: SC reserves order
Several NGOs have moved the top court urging it to ban a person or a lawmaker involved in criminal cases from entering into electoral politics.
Aug 28, 2018, 14:20 PM IST
'Lifetime ban' on convicted lawmakers? Hearing on BJP's leader's PIL in SC today
BJP leader Ashwani Upadhyay has sought a lifetime ban on convicted and chargesheeted MPs and MLAs from contesting elections.
Dec 01, 2017, 10:55 AM IST
'Lifetime ban' on convicted MPs, MLAs: Supreme Court to hear PIL today
The Supreme Court on Wednesday will hear the Public Interest Litigation (PIL) filed by Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader Ashwani Upadhyay, seeking a lifetime ban on convicted and charge-sheeted Member of Parliaments and Members of Legislative Assemblies (MPs and MLAs) from contesting elections.
Aug 23, 2017, 07:49 AM IST
