The Supreme Court’s landmark judgment on the disqualification of convicted representatives in India came in the 2013 case of Lily Thomas v. Union of India. This ruling fundamentally changed the legal landscape regarding when and how Members of Parliament (MPs), Members of the Legislative Assembly (MLAs), and Members of Legislative Councils (MLCs) lose their seats upon conviction for criminal offenses.
Key Points from the Supreme Court Judgment (Lily Thomas Case, 2013):
