Law Ministry moves Cabinet note to amend RPA

Last Updated: Tuesday, August 20, 2013, 20:13

Law Ministry has moved a Cabinet note to amend the Representation of People Act wherein a lawmaker cannot be disqualified after conviction.

Olympic 2012: South Korean swimmer disqualified from 400m freestyle

Last Updated: Saturday, July 28, 2012, 17:59

South Korean swimmer Park Tae Hwan will miss the chance to defend his men`s 400metre freestyle title at the London Olympics Saturday after he was disqualified for a false start in the heats.

David Nalbandian disqualified in Queen`s Club final after injuring line judge

Last Updated: Monday, June 18, 2012, 00:23

David Nalbandian was disqualified from the Queen`s Club tennis final after injuring a line judge during the match Sunday.

Lawmaker disqualified for assaulting Pak officials

Last Updated: Wednesday, March 7, 2012, 22:49

The EC acted after TV camera crews filmed PPP leader Waheeda Shah repeatedly slapping and punching two women officials.

Uttar Pradesh: Two BSP MLAs disqualified

Last Updated: Saturday, November 19, 2011, 19:18

The Uttar Pradesh Legislative Assembly Speaker disqualified two members of the Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP) for violation of the anti-defection law.

Yeddyurappa safe, for now

Last Updated: Sunday, May 15, 2011, 10:30

The uncertainty over Chief Minister BS Yeddyurappa`s continuance seems to have ended with the 16 rebel lawmakers agreeing to meet him later on Sunday.

SC quashes disqualification of 16 Karnataka MLAs

Last Updated: Friday, May 13, 2011, 18:59

In a major blow to the ruling BJP in Karnataka, the Supreme Court today quashed Assembly Speaker`s decision to disqualify 16 MLAs ahead of the no confidence motion last year which had ensured survival of the Yeddyurappa government.

In BJP or not: Hearing on disqualified MLAs gathers momentum

Last Updated: Monday, January 17, 2011, 21:50

Did the five disqualified MLAs elected as independents join the ruling BJP or not? This was the crux of the argument during the final hearing on the petitions filed by them challenging the Speaker`s order.

Karnataka HC adjourns disqualified MLAs` case to January 17

Last Updated: Monday, January 10, 2011, 19:07

Karnataka High Court on Monday adjourned to January 17 the hearing on the petitions of five independent MLAs challenging their disqualification from the Assembly under the anti-defection law in October last year.

Disqualified MLAs strive to defeat BJP in local polls

Last Updated: Wednesday, December 15, 2010, 23:34

Disqualified BJP MLA from Sagar, Belur Goplakrishna, said all the 16 MLAs, including independents, who have been disqualified will strive to defeat BJP candidates in the coming Zilla and Taluk Panchayat polls.

Disqualified MLAs pray for quashing of Speaker`s order

Last Updated: Monday, October 11, 2010, 21:22

The 16 disqualified MLAs of Karnataka today moved the state High Court with a petition challenging the action against them by the Assembly Speaker.

Cong MP from Kerala disqualified for caste fraud

Last Updated: Monday, July 26, 2010, 22:07

The Kerala HC Monday disqualified MP Kodukunnil Suresh from Mavelikara (Reserved) constituency declaring his election void, holding that he was not entitled to claim the benefits available to the members of the Scheduled Caste.