Explained: How Supreme Court Removed Immunity To MPs/MLAs In Bribery Cases

Articles 105 and 194 of the Constitution protect MPs and MLAs from prosecution to enable them to work without the fear of legal action against them

In a landmark verdict, the Supreme Court today ruled that an MP or MLA cannot claim immunity from prosecution if he/she is accused of taking a bribe for a vote or a speech in the House.

The judgment by the seven-judge Constitution bench led by Chief Justice of India DY Chandrachud explained in the judgment why the legal shield provided to lawmakers will not protect them in cases of bribery.

Legal Immunity for Lawmakers