On Monday, the Supreme Court overturned a 1998 decision that had granted lawmakers immunity from prosecution for accepting bribes in exchange for making speeches or casting votes in the legislature. Chief Justice of India, DY Chandrachud, stated that “bribery is complete when bribery is accepted.”
The unanimous decision was delivered by a seven-member constitution bench, with Chief Justice Chandrachud leading the bench. He remarked, “We have independently considered all aspects of the issue. Do Parliamentarians have immunity? We disagree and reject the majority view on this matter.”
