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Topic: Criminal MPs MLAs

Criminal cases against MPs, MLAs have increased in trial courts — amicus curiae to SC

Senior advocate Vijay Hansaria's report says in December 2018, these cases numbered 4,122, but have increased to 4,859.

Govt ready to fund special courts project for speedy criminal trials of MPs and MLAs

The central govt welcomed suggestion to fix a time-frame to conclude trial of criminal cases against sitting and former lawmakers.

Indians vote on caste, religion because they lack information on MP, MLA performance: Study

In a randomised evaluation in UP, researchers asked voters to discuss development issues and told them about how MLAs spent their funds. Here’s what happened.

SC on criminal candidates: Should it be questioning political parties on their selection?

The Supreme Court has ordered political parties to declare details of criminal cases pending against election candidates within 48 hours of their selection.

Indian politicians get favourable outcome in courts when party is in power, data shows

Politicians aligned with the ruling party are able to favourably manipulate legal outcomes only if they are more likely to use political threats.

More than 4,000 cases pending against MPs & MLAs, says report submitted in Supreme Court

A bench headed by Chief Justice Ranjan Gogoi will take up the issue of criminal cases against the present and former legislators on a PIL.

No bar on criminal MPs, MLAs: Missed chance for SC or right to leave it to Parliament?

Throwing the ball in Parliament's court, the Supreme Court Tuesday said that amendments to law barring MPs and MLAs with criminal charges from contesting...

On Camera

Air India crash report didn’t deserve Modi govt’s secrecy culture

The AAIB's report on Air India crash didn't provide full information, like the entire cockpit voice recordings, giving the impression that something is being hidden.

As Trump targets trade imbalances, economists’ data traces over 200 yrs of global wealth flows

Singapore: When US President Donald Trump talks about the need for a “big, beautiful trade deal” because of the nation’s trade deficits with many...

3 top ULFA-I leaders ‘killed’ in Myanmar, Indian Army denies role as insurgent group alleges involvement

The banned group claimed their leaders & cadres were killed in ‘drone strikes’ by the Indian Army. Guwahati Defence PRO denies any such operation.

RSS chief Bhagwat draws the line at 75. India’s politics stares at the Modi Exception

BJP has no dynastic succession, at least not at the top. You can trace this back to Vajpayee-Advani era. This act of spotting, empowering younger talent is even more striking with the choice of BJP presidents.