Pratap Sarangi Injured: Union Home Minister on Baba Saheb Ambedkar Amit Shah Politics is increasing regarding his comment. The matter gained further momentum when BJP MP Pratap Chandra Sarangi accused Rahul Gandhi of pushing him in Parliament. Pratap Sarangi fell down due to the push and got head injury. Since then BJP is attacking Congress. At the same time, Congress has claimed that BJP MPs assaulted Mallikarjun Kharge and Priyanka Gandhi who were protesting against the insult of Babasaheb Ambedkar.
Now the question is whether action can be taken against Rahul Gandhi on the allegations of BJP MP Pratap Sarangi? Does he, being a member of Parliament, have any privilege in this matter also? Are MPs given immunity even if they assault and push them in Parliament? Let us know what the rules of Parliament say…
What is immunity?
The Constitution of India has fixed some privileges for MPs and MLAs. Which is called immunity. These rights provide them security to do their work democratically without any pressure. Article 105 of the Constitution confers certain powers, privileges and immunities on Parliament and its members to ensure their effective functioning. They are also granted immunity from arrest in many cases.
- Members of Parliament have complete freedom to present their views in the House or its committees.
- Any member of Parliament has the freedom to express anything said or any opinion given with complete freedom.
- Members of Parliament are immediately informed about their arrest, detention and conviction.
- No MP can be arrested inside the House without the permission of the Speaker.
SC ended immunity in vote for cash case
The Supreme Court had given an important decision in March 2024 in a case related to the privileges of MPs. The Supreme Court had stopped providing legal protection to MPs and MLAs in the cash for vote case. That is, if a member of Parliament takes bribe and gives a speech or votes on any matter, then legal action can be taken against him. This was not the case earlier, the Supreme Court had provided legal protection in a similar case related to PV Narasimha Rao in 1998.
There is no rule regarding pushing and shoving
No such case of pushing or assault by MPs has come to light in Parliament yet. Neither is it mentioned in the Constitution or the rules of Parliament. In such a situation, it is clear that if such a case happens, the MPs will not get privileges, and legal action can be taken against them.
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