'Welcome', PM Modi's first reaction on the Supreme Court's decision in the note-for-vote case
PM Modi on SC Judgment: The Supreme Court, overturning its own 26-year-old decision in the note-for-vote case, has expressed disagreement over giving relief to the MPs. The court said that no one can be given the freedom to commit corruption and no one has the privilege to violate laws. Now PM Modi has reacted to this decision.
The Supreme Court has today given a big verdict in the note-for-vote case. Overturning its own 26-year-old decision, the court has expressed disagreement over giving relief to the MPs. The court said that no one can be given the freedom to commit corruption and no one has the privilege to violate laws.
Prime Minister Modi has now responded to this Supreme Court ruling. "A great decision of the Supreme Court, which will ensure clean politics and deepen people's faith in the system," tweeted Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
A unanimous seven-judge Constitution bench ruled today that Members of Congress will face legal action if they accept payment to make speeches or cast votes in the House. Referencing Article 105 of the Constitution, the Supreme Court ruled that bribery is illegal for any individual, regardless of their position as an MP or MLA.
CJI DY Chandrachud stated during the verdict delivery that the decision in the PV Narasimha case was not one with which we agreed. In fact, in the PV Narasimha Rao vs. CBI case, 26 years ago i.e. in the year 1998, MPs were given immunity from prosecution in the 'note for vote' case in the House.
The Supreme Court said in its decision that if MLAs and MPs indulge in corruption and bribery in the country, they will destroy democracy. The court said that if someone takes money for asking questions or voting in Parliament, he cannot claim immunity from facing prosecution. The Supreme Court said that taking money for voting or asking questions would destroy the functioning of Indian parliamentary democracy.
