Archive · 13 Aug 2025
Top Court to Review if Convicted Politicians Can Lead Parties
Imagine someone is found guilty of a crime and can't vote.
Now, can this person still be in charge of a political party?
The Supreme Court is trying to figure this out.
A case was brought up a while ago asking if this is allowed.
The judges think it's a tricky question, because everyone has a right to do certain things.
If a person can't vote because of a rule, can they still start a political party?
The court is looking at both sides.
They are going to hear arguments about it in November.
The question is whether losing the right to vote also means losing the right to lead a party.
The Supreme Court will examine if a convicted, disqualified politician can head a party.
The case stems from a 2017 PIL questioning this right.
Justices Surya Kant and Joymalya Bagchi called it an 'interesting question'.
The court will consider if disqualification from voting also removes the right to form a party.
The hearing is scheduled for November 19th.
- Who
- The Supreme Court justices, Ashwini Kumar Upadhyay, and convicted politicians.
- What
- The Supreme Court will examine whether a convicted and disqualified politician can head a political party.
- When
- The hearing is scheduled for November 19th.
- Where
- The Supreme Court.
- Why
- To determine if disqualification from voting also removes the right to form/lead a political party.
- Court
- Supreme Court
- Issue
- Right of convicted politicians to lead parties
- Filed by
- Ashwini Kumar Upadhyay
- Next Hearing
- November 19
- Justices
- Surya Kant and Joymalya Bagchi