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Tuesday, August 12, 2025
TopicCriminal MPs MLAs

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

With nuke lunacy, Asim Munir joins Pakistan’s Hall of Generals who swapped brains for bluster

Munir indicates that he’s willing to go for broke, even if it risks taking his country “and half the world” down with him. It’s important to understand where he is coming from.

How mining, manufacturing & power sectors weighed on India’s industrial output since January 2024

India’s industrial output growth saw a 10-month low in June, with Index of Industrial Production (IIP) growing by mere 1.5% as against 1.9% in May 2025.

Can’t restrict ‘extent of induction’—why SC struck down gender quotas in Army’s JAG recruitment

New Delhi: The Supreme Court has ruled that the Indian Army cannot cap the number of women in its Judge Advocate General (JAG) branch...

Modi’s ready to risk it all for farmers. Farm reform can answer Trump with new Green Revolution

Standing up to America is usually not a personal risk for a leader in India. Any suggestions of foreign pressure unites India behind who they see as leading them in that fight.