SC ruling: No immunity for MPs & MLAs taking bribes
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According to the Supreme Court, why are MPs and MLAs not immune from prosecution for taking bribes?

  • Because prosecuting bribery falls under the jurisdiction of the criminal courts.
  • Because bribery is not considered a criminal offense in India.
  • Because bribery is not protected by parliamentary privilege. (correct)
  • Because the court considers bribery a minor offense.

    • Why did the Supreme Court disagree with the argument that prosecution for bribery is excluded from criminal court jurisdiction?

  • Because the court believes bribery should be handled internally by the House.
  • Because bribery is considered a lesser offense under parliamentary privilege.
  • Because bribery is a serious offense that should not be shielded from prosecution. (correct)
  • Because bribery cases are only handled by specialized anti-corruption courts.

    • What was the significance of the Supreme Court's ruling regarding immunity for MPs and MLAs who take bribes?

  • It highlighted the need for more corruption in the legislative branch.
  • It reinforced that bribery erodes the foundation of Indian parliamentary democracy. (correct)
  • It emphasized that legislators should receive immunity from any criminal prosecution.
  • It underlined the importance of parliamentary privilege in Indian democracy.

    • When does the Supreme Court consider the offence of bribery to be complete for a legislator?

    <p>At the moment they accept the bribe, regardless of how they vote.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did the Chief Justice of India highlight as the impact of corruption and bribery on Indian democracy?

    <p>It deprives citizens of a responsible, responsive, and representative democracy.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was a significant development in relation to the Supreme Court's ruling on MPs and MLAs taking bribes?

    <p>The verdict had implications for allegations against specific legislators like Sita Soren.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the Supreme Court's stance on parliamentary privilege in the context of bribery by MPs and MLAs?

    <p>Parliamentary privilege does not extend to protecting MPs and MLAs who accept bribes.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why did the Supreme Court overrule its 1998 judgment regarding immunity for MPs and MLAs who take bribes?

    <p>To prevent corruption and safeguard Indian democracy.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why did the Chief Justice of India emphasize the impact of corruption and bribery on Indian democracy?

    <p>To underscore the risks to democratic principles and citizen representation.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How did the Supreme Court view the argument that prosecution for bribery falls under the jurisdiction of the criminal courts?

    <p>It opposed the argument and asserted that bribery must be prosecuted in criminal courts.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to the Supreme Court, when is the offence of bribery by a legislator considered complete?

    <p>At the point when the legislator accepts the bribe.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was significant about the Supreme Court's ruling in relation to JMM MLA Sita Soren?

    <p>It set a legal precedent for handling bribery accusations in legislative elections.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why did the Supreme Court emphasize that prosecution for bribery must not be treated as contempt of the House or breach of privilege?

    <p>To ensure equal treatment under law for all individuals involved in bribery cases.</p> Signup and view all the answers

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