Home / News / India News / Article /
SC says no immunity for MPs, MLAs from prosecution for taking bribe to vote
Updated On: 04 March, 2024 11:20 AM IST | Delhi | mid-day online correspondent
A seven-judge Constitution bench headed by Chief Justice DY Chandrachud unanimously overruled the 1998 verdict by a five-judge bench in JMM bribery case.
Listen to this article :
Supreme Court/ File pic
In a landmark and unanimous decision, the Supreme Court ruled on Monday that Members of Parliament (MPs) and Members of Legislative Assemblies (MLAs) can be prosecuted for accepting bribes to vote or speak in the House, reversing a 1998 decision that protected such lawmakers from legal action.
A seven-judge constitution bench led by Chief Justice DY Chandrachud ruled that bribery is not protected by parliamentary privileges and that the interpretation provided in the 1998 JMM bribery verdict violated Articles 105 and 194 of the Constitution, which deal with MPs` and MLAs` powers and privileges, reported PTI.
Trending Stories
Latest Photos
Latest Videos
Latest Web Stories
ADVERTISEMENT
Mid-Day Fast
ADVERTISEMENT
ADVERTISEMENT