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7) Section 8 of the Representation of the People Act deals with disqualification on conviction for certain offences. What are these offences? It is said that the Supreme Court is tightening its grip on corruption in politics by passing various judgements vis a vis disqualification of legislators charged in corruption cases. Discuss these judgements.

Topic: Salient features of the Representation of People’s Act. 

7) Section 8 of the Representation of the People Act deals with disqualification on conviction for certain offences. What are these offences? It is said that the Supreme Court is tightening its grip on corruption in politics by passing various judgements vis a vis disqualification of legislators charged in corruption cases. Discuss these judgements. (200 Words)

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