{"id":336192,"date":"2025-05-10T17:02:47","date_gmt":"2025-05-10T11:32:47","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/forumias.com\/blog\/?p=336192"},"modified":"2025-05-15T17:59:18","modified_gmt":"2025-05-15T12:29:18","slug":"disqualification-of-a-sitting-lawmaker","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/forumias.com\/blog\/disqualification-of-a-sitting-lawmaker\/","title":{"rendered":"Disqualification of a Sitting Lawmaker"},"content":{"rendered":"

News<\/b>: Karnataka MLA G. Janardhan Reddy has been disqualified from the State Legislative Assembly after being convicted by the Principal Special Judge for CBI cases in Hyderabad. The disqualification is effective from May 6, 2025, as per Article 191(1)(e) of the Constitution and Section 8 of the Representation of the People Act, 1951. Disqualification of a Sitting Lawmaker.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

\"Disqualification<\/p>\n

About the Disqualification<\/b><\/p>\n

Disqualification of a lawmaker means <\/span>loss of membership in the legislature<\/b> due to legal or constitutional violations. It serves to uphold <\/span>integrity in public life<\/b> and prevent individuals with criminal convictions or disqualifying conduct from continuing in office.<\/span><\/p>\n

Constitutional and Statutory Provisions<\/b><\/p>\n

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  1. Article 191(1)(e)<\/b>: Applies to State Legislators; covers disqualification for conviction under law.<\/span><\/li>\n
  2. Article 102(1)<\/b>: Corresponding provision for Members of Parliament.<\/span><\/li>\n
  3. Tenth Schedule<\/b>: Deals with disqualification due to defection. Introduced by the 52nd Amendment (1985). <\/span>Purpose<\/b>: Prevents elected members from switching parties or acting against party directions.<\/span><\/li>\n
  4. Representation of the People Act (RPA), 1951<\/b>:<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n