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In Lily Thomas v. Union of India (2013), the Supreme Court struck down which provision that allowed convicted legislators to retain membership by filing appeal within 3 months?

  1. Section 8(1) of R.P. Act
  2. Section 8(4) of R.P. Act
  3. Section 62(5) of R.P. Act
  4. Section 33A of R.P. Act

Answer: Section 8(4) of R.P. Act

Lily Thomas case (2013): SC struck down Section 8(4) of Representation of People Act, 1951 which allowed convicted MPs/MLAs to retain membership if they filed appeal within 3 months. Held: Article 102(1)(e)/191(1)(e) empower Parliament to make disqualification laws, but cannot create exception for sitting members. Ensures equal application of disqualification rules to all candidates/members.

Topic Electoral Reforms - Decriminalization
Exam Relevance Legislative disqualification reform question critical for UPSC Mains and Judiciary exams
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