Today, a seven-judge constitutional panel headed by CJI, reversed a previous ruling that granted immunity to MPs and MLAs from prosecution in cases involving bribery for speeches or votes. PM Modi praised the Supreme Court’s significant decision in the JMM MPs bribery case on Monday, referring to it as a “great judgment.”
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NEW DELHI: PM Modi Today (4 March) hailed the Supreme Court‘s landmark ruling in the JMM MPs and MLAs bribery case as a “great judgment”. Today, a seven-judge constitution panel overturned an earlier verdict that protected MPs and MLAs from prosecution in situations involving bribes for speeches or votes.
Taking to X, PM Modi stated:
“SWAGATAM! A great judgment by the Hon’ble Supreme Court which will ensure clean politics and deepen people’s faith in the system.”
Prime Minister Narendra Modi took to Twitter to express his appreciation for the recent decision by the Supreme Court, emphasizing its significance in upholding the integrity of politics and strengthening public trust in the democratic system. In his tweet, he lauded the judgment as a pivotal step towards promoting transparent governance and restoring confidence among the citizens.
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This endorsement underscores the government’s commitment to fostering a culture of accountability and ensuring that political processes remain free from corruption, thereby advancing the nation’s democratic ideals.
The verdict was pronounced by a bench comprising CJI DY Chandrachud, Justices AS Bopanna, MM Sundresh, PS Narasimha, JB Pardiwala, Sanjay Kumar and Manoj Misra.
Today, the Supreme Court declared that Members of Parliament (MPs) and Members of the Legislative Assembly (MLAs) do not enjoy immunity from prosecution for receiving payments to deliver speeches or cast votes in the legislature. The court emphasized that parliamentary privileges do not extend to protecting bribery. Additionally, the court ruled that MLAs accepting payments for voting in Rajya Sabha elections can face penalties under the Prevention of Corruption Act (PCA).
In a unanimous decision by a seven-judge panel, the court overturned a previous ruling by a five-judge panel in the PV Narasimha Rao case. The court found that the earlier judgment in the PV Narasimha Rao case created a contradictory situation where lawmakers who accepted bribes and voted accordingly were shielded, while those who, despite accepting bribes, voted independently were still liable to prosecution.
READ: BREAKING | Supreme Court Rules Against Immunity of MPs and MLAs in Bribery Cases
The bench had reserved its judgment on October 5, 2023.
CASE TITLE:
Sita Soren v. Union of India.
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