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| March 4, 2024, 12:01 p.m.
Supreme Court Rules Lawmakers Liable for Prosecution in Bribery Cases
In a landmark decision, the Supreme Court has ruled that lawmakers can be prosecuted for receiving bribes in exchange for votes or speeches in the legislature. Overruling a 1998 judgement, the court clarified that parliamentary privilege does not protect bribery and that legislators must be free from external influence. This ruling marks a significant shift in accountability and integrity in the legislative process.
Read More.| March 4, 2024, 10:29 a.m.
Supreme Court Rules MPs, MLAs Not Immune from Prosecution for Bribery
The Supreme Court, in a landmark verdict, overturned the immunity granted to Members of Parliament (MPs) and Members of Legislative Assemblies (MLAs) in bribery cases related to their votes or speeches in the legislature. The unanimous decision by a seven-judge Constitution Bench overruled the 1998 judgement in the PV Narasimha Rao case, stating that corruption and bribery by legislators undermine the functioning of Indian democracy. The ruling clarifies that MPs and MLAs can be prosecuted for accepting bribes, emphasizing the importance of upholding parliamentary integrity and accountability.
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