Criminal Cases Against MPs/MLAs: Report In SC Flags Delay In Disposal, Says '44% MPs, 501 LS Candidates Facing Trial'

The report submitted in the top court said that even as courts disposed over 2000 criminal cases against lawmakers in 2023, pendency and delay continue to remain a concern across courts

501 candidates contesting in the 1st and 2nd phase of the Lok Sabha elections of 2024 had criminal cases against them.

Source : PTI

A report filed in the Supreme Court said that a large number of criminal cases against MPs and MLAs are pending and many of them have remained pending for a long period of time. The report submitted in the top court said that even as courts disposed of over 2000 criminal cases against lawmakers in 2023, pendency and delay continue to remain a concern across courts. The report further stated that 501 candidates contesting in the 1st and 2nd phase of the Lok Sabha elections of 2024 had criminal