Life Ban On Convicted Politicians Harsh, 6 Years Enough: Centre To Supreme Court
A lifetime ban on politicians convicted in criminal cases would be harsh and six years, which is the current period of disqualification, is enough to act as a deterrent, the Centre has told the Supreme Court.
In an affidavit filed in response to a petition by advocate Ashwini Upadhyaya seeking a life ban on politicians convicted in criminal cases and the speedy disposal of criminal cases against MPs and MLAs in the country, the Union government said deciding the period of disqualification is solely within the domain of Parliament.
