Criminality Of MP’s And MLA’s In India

Annanya Singhal, B.A. LL.B, Christ Academy Institute of Law, Bengaluru

ABSTRACT

In society's view, the connection with the criminal person makes society to look at you as a criminal but have you ever thought that if you are being headed or ruled by a person who themselves are criminal? What the world would think or address the state as? Elections are almost governed by money and muscle power. So, does it indicate that criminals are more powerful than the true statesman? The relationship of a ruler or decision-maker makes the government functioning more corrupted as well and people cannot truly relate themselves to these rulers. The criminality of the persons needs to be looked upon for the efficient functioning of the state. The rate and the seriousness of the crime of the elected members of the Parliament and Legislative assemblies have increased over the period. The results of such a government affect the capabilities of one nation among other nations. As per the ADR Report 363 sitting MPs and MLAs have criminal cases against them. Do these statistics show the credibility of the voters of the state or the use of money and muscle power over the back stone of a democratic country? The result of this paper tries to show the connection between money power, malfeasance, and democratic accountability.

Keywords: Criminality, MP and MLA, Money, Democracy