The Supreme Court has objected to a petition filed by the central government banning convicted leaders for life. The government objected to the Supreme Court’s appeal for a ban on contesting life elections for leaders (including sitting MPs and lawmakers) in criminal cases.
In his reply to the Law Ministry there is no distinction between public servants and politicians, but there are no such rules in the public service rules, which should prevent them from contesting elections. The ministry has answered a revised petition of BJP leader Ashwini Kumar Upadhyaya.
The manner in which the life of a public servant is terminated after being convicted in a criminal case, the same rule should apply to public representatives, the petition said. Public Interest Foundation v. The affidavit states that the Supreme Court has considered the matter in the Government of India case. In this case the reasons for disqualifying public representatives are set out.
Six-year ban on convicted leaders:
Currently, under the People’s Representation Act of 1951, a convicted leader is banned from running for election for six years. Six years later, he is eligible to run for election.
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