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According to the Supreme Court, why are MPs and MLAs not immune from prosecution for taking bribes?
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?
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?
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?
When does the Supreme Court consider the offence of bribery to be complete for a legislator?
What did the Chief Justice of India highlight as the impact of corruption and bribery on Indian democracy?
What did the Chief Justice of India highlight as the impact of corruption and bribery on Indian democracy?
What was a significant development in relation to the Supreme Court's ruling on MPs and MLAs taking bribes?
What was a significant development in relation to the Supreme Court's ruling on MPs and MLAs taking bribes?
What was the Supreme Court's stance on parliamentary privilege in the context of bribery by MPs and MLAs?
What was the Supreme Court's stance on parliamentary privilege in the context of bribery by MPs and MLAs?
Why did the Supreme Court overrule its 1998 judgment regarding immunity for MPs and MLAs who take bribes?
Why did the Supreme Court overrule its 1998 judgment regarding immunity for MPs and MLAs who take bribes?
Why did the Chief Justice of India emphasize the impact of corruption and bribery on Indian democracy?
Why did the Chief Justice of India emphasize the impact of corruption and bribery on Indian democracy?
How did the Supreme Court view the argument that prosecution for bribery falls under the jurisdiction of the criminal courts?
How did the Supreme Court view the argument that prosecution for bribery falls under the jurisdiction of the criminal courts?
According to the Supreme Court, when is the offence of bribery by a legislator considered complete?
According to the Supreme Court, when is the offence of bribery by a legislator considered complete?
What was significant about the Supreme Court's ruling in relation to JMM MLA Sita Soren?
What was significant about the Supreme Court's ruling in relation to JMM MLA Sita Soren?
Why did the Supreme Court emphasize that prosecution for bribery must not be treated as contempt of the House or breach of privilege?
Why did the Supreme Court emphasize that prosecution for bribery must not be treated as contempt of the House or breach of privilege?
