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SC notice to Centre on disqualification of lawmakers in criminal cases

The Supreme Court seeks the centre's response on disqualification of lawmakers in criminal cases within four weeks

The fresh plea said the Election Commission should be empowered to automatically cancel membership of convicted MPs and MLAs. Photo: MintPremium
The fresh plea said the Election Commission should be empowered to automatically cancel membership of convicted MPs and MLAs. Photo: Mint

New Delhi: The Supreme Court on Friday issued notice to the centre on a fresh plea seeking disqualification of elected representatives by the Election Commission of India upon conviction in criminal cases.

A bench comprising chief justice T.S. Thakur, justices Ibrahim Kalifulla and A.M. Khanwilkar heard the plea and sought the centre’s response within four weeks.

The petitioner Lok Prahari, a non-profit organization, sought implementation of the apex court’s verdict in 2013 disqualifying members of Parliament (MPs) and members of the legislative assembly (MLAs) convicted of a crime and sentenced to two years or in prison.

The fresh plea said the Election Commission should be empowered to automatically cancel membership of convicted MPs and MLAs.

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Published: 22 Jul 2016, 07:42 PM IST
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