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Plea in SC challenges automatic disqualification of lawmakers upon conviction and 2-year sentence

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The plea challenges the constitutional validity of Section 8(3) of the Representation of the People Act, 1951. The petition was filed when Rahul Gandhi was disqualified from the Lok Sabha after a Surat court in Gujarat verdict held him guilty of criminal defamation and sentenced him to two years in prison.

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Times of India

Plea filed in SC against automatic disqualification of convicted legislators

Following the disqualification of Congress leader Rahul Gandhi as an MP, a plea has been filed in the Supreme Court on Saturday challenging the automatic disqualification of legislators from the Parliament or State Assembly after conviction in a criminal case.

1 year ago·India

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News18 India

Day after Rahul Gandhi's LS Disqualification, Plea Filed in SC Challenging Representation of People Act

The plea, by scholar and social activist Aabha Muralidharan, seeks direction that automatic disqualification under Section 8 (3) be declared as ultra vires of the Constitution of India, for being arbitrary, illegal

1 year ago·India

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The Hindu

Plea filed in SC against automatic disqualification of convicted legislators

The petition assumes significance as it was filed when Rahul Gandhi was disqualified from the Lok Sabha after a Surat court in Gujarat verdict held him guilty of criminal defamation

1 year ago·India

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NDTV

After Rahul Gandhi's Disqualification, Plea In Supreme Court Challenges Auto-Disqualification Of Convicted MPs

The plea challenges the constitutional validity of Section 8(3) of the Representation of the People Act, 1951 which lays down the automatic disqualification of a legislator while terming it illegal.

1 year ago·New Delhi, India

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Indian Express

Plea in SC challenging section providing automatic disqualification of convicted MPs, MLAs

The plea, filed by PhD scholar and social activist Aabha Muralidharan, comes at a time when Congress leader Rahul Gandhi has been disqualified from Lok Sabha after his conviction in a defamation case.

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ABP News

'Black Day' In Wayanad, Plea In SC Against Disqualification Of Convicted Leaders: Top Points

Rahul Gandhi Disqualification: The Lok Sabha Secretariat on Friday disqualified Rahul Gandhi from its membership ultimately removing his status as an ‘MP’ in Parliament. This came after a Surat court on Thursday held Gandhi guilty in the criminal defamation case for his ‘Modi Surname’ remark in 2019 during the Lok Sabha polls campaign. While opposition parties led by Congress intensified their attack on the BJP-led Centre, the latter maintained …

1 year ago·India

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Plea in SC challenges automatic disqualification of lawmakers upon conviction and 2-year sentence

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Plea filed in SC against automatic disqualification of convicted legislators

Plea filed in SC against automatic disqualification of convicted legislators

Day after Rahul Gandhi's LS Disqualification, Plea Filed in SC Challenging Representation of People Act

Day after Rahul Gandhi's LS Disqualification, Plea Filed in SC Challenging Representation of People Act

Plea filed in SC against automatic disqualification of convicted legislators

Plea filed in SC against automatic disqualification of convicted legislators

After Rahul Gandhi's Disqualification, Plea In Supreme Court Challenges Auto-Disqualification Of Convicted MPs

After Rahul Gandhi's Disqualification, Plea In Supreme Court Challenges Auto-Disqualification Of Convicted MPs

Plea in SC challenging section providing automatic disqualification of convicted MPs, MLAs

Plea in SC challenging section providing automatic disqualification of convicted MPs, MLAs

'Black Day' In Wayanad, Plea In SC Against Disqualification Of Convicted Leaders: Top Points

'Black Day' In Wayanad, Plea In SC Against Disqualification Of Convicted Leaders: Top Points

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