India plans to replace a 65-year-old law to prevent MPs' disqualification for holding offices of profit.

The Indian government plans to replace a 65-year-old law that could disqualify MPs for holding an office of profit with a new bill. The proposed Parliament (Prevention of Disqualification) Bill, 2024, aims to streamline the existing Act from 1959, remove the list of positions that cause disqualification, and resolve conflicts with other statutes. The draft seeks public feedback before implementation.

November 17, 2024
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