If any question arises as to whether a Member of the Parliament has be

If any question arises as to whether a Member of the Parliament has become subject to any of the disqualifications mentioned in Article 102(1), who among the following is empowered to take the final decision?

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The President of India

The Prime Minister of India

The Speaker of the Lok Sabha

The Chief Justice of India

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UPSC CISF-AC-EXE – 2024

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The President of India is empowered to take the final decision regarding whether a Member of Parliament has become subject to any of the disqualifications mentioned in Article 102(1).

Article 102(1) lists the grounds for disqualification of a person from being chosen as, and for being, a Member of Parliament.

According to Article 103 of the Constitution, any question regarding the disqualification of a Member of Parliament under Article 102(1) is referred to the President. The President’s decision is final, but the President is required to obtain the opinion of the Election Commission of India and act according to that opinion before giving the decision.

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