Facts for Prelims (FFP)
Source: TOI
Context: Lakshadweep Member of Parliament (MP) Mohammed Faizal has been disqualified from the Lok Sabha for the second time this year.
- This decision follows the Kerala High Court’s refusal to suspend his conviction in a murder case where he was sentenced to a decade of rigorous imprisonment for attempting to murder.
- A Member of Parliament (MP) can be disqualified from the Lok Sabha for a number of reasons, including:
| Disqualification Reason | Description |
| Conviction | An MP loses their membership if convicted of a crime and sentenced to at least two years in prison. They are also disqualified for six years after the conviction unless the conviction order is suspended. |
| Defection | If an MP elected as a representative of one political party joins another political party after the election, they are disqualified. |
| Office of Profit | Holding an “office of profit” under the Government of India or any State government leads to disqualification. |
| Holding an Office that Parliament Allows | Some offices, as determined by Parliament, do not disqualify MPs if held. |
| Joining a Political Party After Election | Being elected as an independent candidate and later joining a political party can result in disqualification. |
