Should convicted politicians face a lifetime ban? No, says Union Govt – ‘solely within the domain of Parliament’
- The Union Government opposes a petition for a lifetime ban on convicted politicians, stating the matter is for Parliament to decide.
- The Centre argues that existing disqualification terms are constitutionally sound and proportionate, limiting penalties to a specific time.
- The Supreme Court has sought the government's response due to potential conflicts of interest arising from politicians making election laws.
- The government emphasizes that the relief sought by the petitioner would effectively rewrite existing laws, which is beyond judicial review.
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Govt defends 6-year election ban on convicted politicians, tells Supreme Court lifetime disqualification ‘unduly harsh’
The Centre states in the Supreme Court that the call for a lifetime ban ‘amounts to directing Parliament to frame a law in a particular manner, which is wholly beyond the powers of judicial review’.
Centre opposes lifetime election ban for convicted politicians
The Union government on Wednesday told the Supreme Court that it opposes a petition seeking to permanently bar politicians convicted in criminal cases from contesting elections, Live Law reported.The Centre said that disqualification periods were a matter of legislative policy and that the question of imposing a lifetime ban falls solely within Parliament’s domain.“By confining the operation of the penalty to an appropriate length of time, deter…
The Centre on Wednesday filed a counter affidavit in the Supreme Court opposing a petition seeking a lifetime ban on politicians contesting elections after being convicted. In its counter affidavit, the Centre said that the question whether a lifetime ban would be right or not is a question that falls entirely within the jurisdiction of Parliament.
Should convicted politicians face a lifetime ban? No, says Union Govt – ‘solely within the domain of Parliament’
The Union government argues against a plea for lifetime bans on convicted politicians, stating that such decisions lie solely within Parliament's jurisdiction. The Centre emphasises the importance of proportionality in penalties and upholds the current six-year disqualification period as reasonable.
Centre defends law on convicted politicians: 6-year ban avoids 'undue harshness'
The central government told the Supreme Court that a lifetime ban on convicted politicians is a legislative matter, arguing that existing disqualification rules ensure deterrence while maintaining proportionality and fairness.
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