Supreme Court ends immunity for MPs, MLAs in bribery cases, reverses 1998 verdict

THE JHARKHAND STORY DESK   New Delhi, March 4: A 1998 decision that shielded MPs and MLAs from prosecution for accepting bribes to give speeches and cast votes in the legislature was overturned by the Supreme Court on Monday. “Bribery is complete when bribery is accepted,” observed Chief Justice of India DY Chandrachud. The Chief … Continue reading Supreme Court ends immunity for MPs, MLAs in bribery cases, reverses 1998 verdict