The Supreme Court has asked the Telangana Assembly Speaker to submit a status report within two weeks on disqualification pleas against BRS MLAs who defected to Congress. The court warned that this is the final opportunity and non-compliance will invite serious consequences.
The Telangana High Court ruled that the Speaker must address disqualification petitions against three MLAs, previously affiliated with BRS and now with Congress, within a reasonable timeframe. The ruling stressed the importance of timely decisions aligning with the Tenth Schedule of the Constitution and referenced relevant Supreme Court cases on disqualification matters.
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.