Supreme Court To Decide Today If MPs, MLAs Have Immunity In Bribery Cases
The Supreme Court is scheduled to pronounce its verdict today on whether MPs and MLAs enjoy immunity from prosecution for taking bribes to make a speech or cast a vote in the legislature. Having reserved its judgement on October 5, 2023, a seven-judge constitution bench headed by Chief Justice DY Chandrachud will pronounce the verdict on the issue.
The Supreme Court is scheduled to pronounce its verdict today on whether MPs and MLAs enjoy immunity from prosecution for taking bribes to make a speech or cast a vote in the legislature. Having reserved its judgement on October 5, 2023, a seven-judge constitution bench headed by Chief Justice DY Chandrachud will pronounce the verdict on the issue.