In 2023, special courts dedicated to handling criminal cases involving Members of Parliament (MP) and Members of Legislative Assembly (MLA) resolved over 2,000 cases, according to a report submitted to the Supreme Court.
Senior advocate Vijay Hansaria, serving as amicus curiae in a public interest litigation (PIL) for the swift resolution of criminal cases against MPs and MLAs, submitted an affidavit stating the need for additional directives to ensure the rapid conclusion of ongoing trials and investigations. This call for action is underscored by the fact that approximately 501 candidates facing criminal charges are competing in the initial two phases of the Lok Sabha elections.
The affidavit cites a study by the 'Association of Democratic Reforms' covering the first and second phases of the 2024 Lok Sabha elections, revealing that out of 2,810 candidates, 501 (18 per cent) have criminal allegations against them, with 327 (12 per cent) facing serious charges that could lead to imprisonment of five years or more.
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