Today, On 4th September, the Himachal Pradesh Assembly passed a law to deny pensions to MLAs who defect to other parties. The amendment aims to discourage defection by cutting off pension benefits for those who abandon their original political affiliations. The bill aligns with constitutional objectives and democratic values, addressing a gap in the existing legislation.
The Allahabad High Court questions the UP police’s conclusion that former SP lawmaker Rameshwar Singh Yadav committed rape, as he was allegedly in the legislative assembly at the time. The court has directed the Investigating Officer to explain this and has granted bail to one of the accused due to the unexplained case filing delay.
Today, 29th April, The Supreme Court disposed of AAP MLA Amanatullah Khan’s petition, instructing Delhi Police to implement amended standing orders. This ensures updated protocols and underscores the importance of protecting minors’ identities in legal documents. The case saw significant development under the court’s guidance, with clear directives for safeguarding confidentiality and strict repercussions for non-compliance.
Six former MLAs from Himachal Pradesh are considering withdrawing their plea challenging their disqualification by the Supreme Court. They aim to participate in upcoming by-elections, as their disqualification stemmed from defying a party directive during a crucial Assembly vote. The Supreme Court had scheduled a hearing for their appeal on May 6.