Supreme Court Ends Free Run Of MPs, MLAs Accused Of Taking Bribes
In a landmark verdict, the Supreme Court today ruled that an MP or MLA cannot claim immunity from prosecution if he/she is accused of taking a bribe for a vote or a speech in the House. The judgment by the seven-judge Constitution bench led by Chief Justice of India DY Chandrachud explained in the judgment why the legal shield provided to lawmakers will not protect them in cases of bribery. The verdict is seen to be a landmark and cleans up politics and the conduct of politicians inside parliament.
