Ban on convicted lawmakers: The Centre has opposed a plea in the Supreme Court seeking a lifetime ban on convicted politicians, stating that such disqualification falls solely within Parliament’s jurisdiction. In an affidavit submitted to the court, the Centre argued that the petition’s request effectively sought to rewrite the statute or directing Parliament to frame a law in a specific manner, which goes beyond the powers of judicial review.Govt opposes lifetime ban on convicted politicians: ‘Solely within domain of Parliament’
Ban on convicted lawmakers: The Centre has opposed a plea in the Supreme Court seeking a lifetime ban on convicted politicians, stating that such disqualification falls solely within Parliament’s jurisdiction. In an affidavit submitted to the court, the Centre argued that the petition’s request effectively sought to rewrite the statute or directing Parliament to frame a law in a specific manner, which goes beyond the powers of judicial review.
