Mains Paper I · 2 Indian Constitution · 2.10 Parliament

2.10.2 Membership of Parliament: qualifications, disqualification and office of profit

The Constitution sets the basic qualifications and disqualifications for MPs; the Representation of the People Act adds the details. A seat can also fall vacant through double membership, resignation or long absence.

  • APPSC Group 2 · Mains Paper I
  • Advanced level
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Key terms

  • qualifications
  • disqualification
  • office of profit
  • double membership
  • vacation of seats
  • Article 103
  • Lily Thomas
  • Jaya Bachchan

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