Convicted Mps And Mlas

Cabinet nod to amendments negating SC order on convicted MPs, MLAs

The proposal, in the form of Amendments to the Representation of People Act, will ensure that a lawmaker cannot be disqualified after conviction if his or her appeal is pending before a court and sentence is stayed.

Govt to push for amendment to nullify SC order on convicted MPs, MLAs

Highly placed sources in the Law Ministry said on Friday that while the government is likely to file a review in the coming days, it is also mulling the option of bringing a constitutional amendment bill if it gets the support of the political parties.