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 ISTPromptly notify disqualification of lawmakers upon conviction: EC to legislatures
Pointing at delays, the Election Commission has asked Parliament and state legislatures to put in place a mechanism to ensure that in cases where conviction by a court leads to disqualification of a lawmaker, the notice in this regard is issued immediately and "without discrimination".
Oct 18, 2015, 15:41 PM IST