Context
12 MLAs from the Maharashtra legislative assembly have gone to the Supreme Court against their 1-year suspension from the state assembly.
Background
Analysis
Argument laid by the suspended MLAs:
Rules on the length of suspension of a Member of Parliament: Rules of Procedure and Conduct of Business in Lok Sabha (Rules 373, 374, and 374A): It provides for the withdrawal of a member whose conduct is “grossly disorderly”, and suspension of one who abuses the rules of the House or wilfully obstructs its business. Maximum suspension:
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Suspension of MLAs beyond a session raises questions of rationality:
Observation and references made by the Supreme Court over the suspension of MLAs:
Under Article 190(4) of the Constitution, if a member of a House is absent from all meetings without its permission for a period of 60 days, the House may declare the seat vacant.
Conclusion:
Verifying, please be patient.