CONSTITUTIONAL LAW –I

Qualification and
disqualification of members of
parliament
PRIYA KUSHWAHA
Enrollment no. 04920603821
SEMESTER 2nd
BA(LLB)
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About The Parliament of Articles of qualification and

Qualification of members of
India disqualification in the
parliament
constitution

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Disqualification of
members of parliament
conclusion
 About the Parliament of India
. 1. India follows a Parliamentary form of government.
2. The Parliament is the legislative organ of government and occupies the
central position in the Indian democratic political system.
3. Article 79 to Article122 of Part V of the Constitution of India deals with
the Parliament of India.
4. There are two houses of Parliament: Rajya Sabha and Lok Sabha
5. The members of both houses are elected as well as nominated.
6. Rajya Sabha: Indirectly elected by the members of legislative assemblies of
states.
7. Lok Sabha: Directly elected by the citizen of India based on the election
conducted in constituencies.
 Two Houses of Parliament

LOK SABHA RAJYA SABHA

 

(HOUSE OF PEOPLE) COUNCIL OF STATES

Member: 550 members

Member: 250 members
Territorial
Representatives of
constituencies: 530
states and UT: 238
members
members
UT’S: 20 MEMBERS
Nominated by the
President: 12 members  
 
Article of qualification and disqualification
of members

Article 84 of the constitution of India defines the qualification of

members of parliament.

Article 102 of the constitution of India defines the disqualification of

members of parliament
 Qualification of members of parliament

1. Should be a citizen of India.

2. Should be 25 years old to qualify for Lok Sabha.
3. Should be 30 years old to qualify for Rajya Sabha
4. Make oaths and affirmations according to the III schedule of the
Constitution before some authorized person.
5. Possess some other qualification prescribed under law made by the
parliament. :
o only the elector can be elected.
o Must be eligible to vote
o Should not be convicted for some offence.
 Disqualification of members of Parliament

1. If he holds any office of profits under the state and the union government, except the
office exempted by the Parliament, he can get disqualified.
2. If he is of unsound mind
3. If he an undischarged insolvent.
4. If he is not a citizen of India or acquiring citizenship of any other country.
5. If he is in supporting to a foreign government.
6. Under schedule 10th of the Constitution of India, he can be disqualified on the ground
of defection.
 Conclusion
The face of democracy is represented by
members of parliament. In light of this, the
constitution of India specifies inclusive
membership requirements. Political equality is
guaranteed for all parties by written
qualifications and disqualification requirements.
The parliament is an essential political and
constitutional institution that is fundamental.
There are advantages to conducting legislative
work without restriction
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