Immunity of Legislators from Bribery Charges
On 20th September, 2023, the Supreme Court referred to a seven-judge bench the question of whether the legal immunity of legislators under Articles 105(2) and 194(2) of the Constitution protects them from being prosecuted in a criminal court for the offence of offering or accepting a bribe.
- Observing the need to examine the “correctness” of its 1998 Constitution bench ruling in PV Narasimha Rao vs. State, a five-judge Bench led by Chief Justice of India referred the verdict to a larger bench for fresh consideration.
Constitutional Provisions Granting Legislators Immunity from Prosecution
- Article 105 of the Constitution deals with the ....
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