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absurdity

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Undoing an absurdity

The Supreme Court’s decision in the Sita Soren case overrules a 26-year-old judgement on the extent of legislative immunity

R. Sai Spandana

11th Mar 2024

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Analysis

Monthly Review: September 2023

In a month marked by Constitution Bench activity, the Court also heard critical matters on convict remission policy and the Manipur violence

Ayra Kamal

9th Oct 2023

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Analysis

Does the Constitution protect MLAs from charges of bribery?

A 7-judge Bench will examine if MLAs who accept bribes to vote in a house of legislature enjoy immunity from prosecution.

Joyston D'Souza

27th Sep 2023

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Analysis

Judgment Pronouncement: Validity of Circumstantial Evidence in Bribery Cases

The Constitution Bench led by Justice Nazeer held that public officials can be convicted for bribery without direct evidence.

Ajoy Karpuram

15th Dec 2022

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Analysis

Demonetisation, MLAs’ Rights and Immunity and Criminal Procedure Before Fourth Constitution Bench

Two out three listed cases before Justice Nazeer’s Bench may now be infructuous.

Ayushi Saraogi

28th Sep 2022

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Constitutionally Protected Bribery?

DESK BRIEF: The Supreme Court has yet to decide if MLAs can claim immunity after taking bribes to vote in Rajya Sabha elections.

Jai Brunner and Kruthika R

8th Jun 2020

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cases

Neeraj Dutta v State (Govt of NCT of Delhi)

A Constitution Bench led by Justice Nazeer unanimously held that public officials can be convicted for bribery on the basis of circumstantial evidence if there is no direct evidence.

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C.B.I. v R.R. Kishore

The SC will determine if immunity against arrest extends to older pending cases after the provision granting immunity was struck down

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Ashwini Kumar Upadhyay v Union of India

The Supreme Court is hearing challenges against the practice of offering and distributing freebies during election campaigns. The Court's decision will determine how political parties contest elections in India.

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Next Hearing: August 21, 2024

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Bench:D.Y. Chandrachud CJI, J.B. Pardiwala J, Manoj Misra J

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Vijay Madanlal Choudhary v Union of India

The Supreme Court upheld the wide investigative powers of the Directorate of Enforcement and the restrictive bail conditions under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act, 2002.

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Sita Soren v Union of India

A seven-Judge Bench unanimously held that a lawmaker does not enjoy immunity under Articles 105(2) and 194(2) of the Constitution against bribery.

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