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Guest Column | Should lawbreakers become lawmakers?
Banning convicted politicians is like painting over the cracks; it may improve appearances, but unless the foundation is strengthened through voter awareness and literacy, faster trials, police integrity in investigations, and strict political accountability, the decay will continue
Published on Mar 05, 2025 10:00 AM IST
Anoushka Randeva
No logic in barring convicted MPs, MLAs for 6 years: SC
The Supreme Court questions the six-year election ban for convicted legislators, seeking a life ban instead, citing conflict of interest in law-making.
Published on Feb 11, 2025 05:54 AM IST
Abraham Thomas, New Delhi
SC's question: 'How one can return to Parliament after criminal conviction?'
A bench of Justices Dipankar Datta and Manmohan therefore sought the assistance of the attorney general of India on the issue.
Updated on Feb 10, 2025 10:35 PM IST
PTI |
Ex-DGP Ojha, who attacked criminal-politician nexus in Bihar, dies at 82
Former Bihar DGP DP Ojha, known for his integrity and anti-corruption stance, passed away at 82. He bravely challenged political criminalization during his tenure.
Updated on Dec 06, 2024 06:36 PM IST
Avinash Kumar, Patna
We will never allow criminalisation of politics: Yogi
The Uttar Pradesh CM launches projects worth over ₹3,603 cr in Balrampur, Siddharthnagar and Shravasti dists
Published on Mar 15, 2024 10:59 PM IST
HT Correspondent, Gorakhpur