The landmark ‘Lilly Thomas judgement’ given by the Supreme Court of India is related to which one of the following? |ForumIAS

Q. The landmark ‘Lilly Thomas judgement’ given by the Supreme Court of India is related to which one of the following?

[A] Recognition of political parties and allotment of Election symbols

[B] Government’s right to suspend the fundamental right to life during an emergency

[C] Disqualification of Members of Parliament or the state Legislature

[D] making the Right to livelihood a fundamental right under the Constitution of India.

Answer: C

Notes:

Exp) Option c is the correct answer.

In Lily Thomas v Union of India (2013) case, Supreme Court declared Section 8(4) of the Representation of the People Act, 1951, as unconstitutional. Section 8(4) of the Act provided a loophole for convicted legislators to remain in office by allowing them to file an appeal against their conviction and obtain a stay on their disqualification. The judgement also held that political parties have a responsibility to ensure that candidates with cri

Q. The landmark ‘Lilly Thomas judgement’ given by the Supreme Court of India is related to which one of the following?

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