4,442 pending cases against MPs, MLAs across India; 2,556 cases against sitting legislators - Amicus Curiae informs Supreme Court

The submissions came on directions by the Court in the PIL filed by Ashwini Kumar Upadhyay seeking the speedy disposal of criminal cases against former MPs and MLAs
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Amicus Curiae, Senior Advocate Vijay Hansaria has informed the Supreme Court that a total of 4,442 cases are pending against Members of Parliament (MPs) and Members of Legislative Assemblies (MLAs) across India out of which 2,556 sitting legislators are yet to face trial.

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