SC appoints amicus curiae to help it decide if lawmakers can claim immunity from prosecution for taking bribe to vote, Legal News, ET LegalWorld – Legal Firms

New Delhi, The Supreme Court on Tuesday appointed senior advocate P S Patwalia as amicus curiae to assist it in examining whether an MP or MLA can claim immunity from criminal prosecution for taking bribe to make a speech or vote in the Legislative Assembly or Parliament. A five-judge constitution...

Lokpal opposes Shibu Soren’s plea in Delhi HC against proceedings on corruption complaint, Legal News, ET LegalWorld – Legal Firms

New Delhi, The Lokpal on Thursday opposed a petition filed in the Delhi High Court by Jharkhand Mukti Morcha (JMM) chief Shibu Soren, challenging the proceedings initiated against him by the anti-corruption authority on the basis of a complaint from BJP MP Nishikant Dubey. The Lokpal said the proceedings were...