Criminalisation of Politics Flashcards
In which case, did a 5 judge panel issue directions to decriminalise politics ?
Public Foundation Case
Who was the head of the panel ?
Chief Justice
What does Section 8 of RPA Act, 1951 say ?
Bans convicted politicians
Does RPA Act say anything about politicians facing trial ?
No
What is full form of RPA ?
Representation of People Act
In which 2013 case, did Supreme Court say MPs on conviction are immediately disqualified ?
Lily Thomas Case
In March 2014, what was the time limit by which sub ordinate courts were told to give verdicts on cases involving legislators by the supreme court ?
1 year
What did Shanathanam Commission 1963 recommend ?
Vigilance Commission at both Center and State
What did Vohra Committee Report in 1993 ?
It’s not been disclosed publicly
What did Padmanabhaiah Committee on Police Reforms find ?
Criminalization of police is linked with criminalisation of politics
Through what channels did the Supreme Court recommend candidates disclose their criminal background ?
Election Commission
Their Party
What are the reasons for criminialisation of politics ?
Vote Bank
Corruption
Loopholes in Election Commission
Denial of Justice
What are the impact of criminalisation of politics ?
Loss of faith
Self Perpetuating
Tainted Democracy
Which Committee recommended disqualification of tainted politicians at the stage of framing of charges ?
Law Commission of India’s report on Electoral Disqualifications,
Is filing a false affidavit considered a corrupt act ?
Yes
