Life ban for convicts in politics Parl's business

Matter falls outside power of judicial review, Centre tells apex court

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The central government on Wednesday filed an affidavit in the Supreme Court opposing a plea seeking a lifetime ban on convicted politicians from contesting elections.

In its response, the central government stated that acceding to the prayer sought in such a plea is beyond the powers of the judiciary as the same would require a new law, which could only be considered by Parliament.

In other words, considering whether there should be a lifetime ban on convicted politicians is a matter that would fall only within the domain of Parliament, and the same is beyond the power of judicial review, the Centre said.