Disqualification

Wrestler Vinesh Phogat arrived at Delhi's IGI Airport from Paris after the Olympics on August 17. She received a grand welcome from her family and supporters. Congress MP Deepender Hooda and others welcomed her at the airport. Phogat had to stay back in Paris after the Olympics concluded, as she had appealed to the Court of Arbitration for Sport for a joint silver, which was eventually dismissed on August 16.

Pak's apex court rules against life-long disqualification of lawmakers from holding public office

Sharif, former prime minister and also a frontrunner for the fourth term in the February 8 general elections, was disqualified in the Panama Papers case in 2017.

Imran Khan’s use of street power against Army boomerangs, may disqualify from elections

Defence Minister Khawaja Asif said the government was considering banning Imran Khan’s party in view of the coordinated and preplanned attacks carried out on military installations on May 9 following Khan's arrest.

Defamation case: No interim protection for Rahul Gandhi from Gujarat High Court

Justice Hemant Prachhak, who heard the arguments, noted that the circumstances of the case is such that he would pass a final judgment in the case after the summer vacations, which ends on June 5.

Rahul Gandhi's first visit to Wayanad today, after disqualification as Lok Sabha MP

Rahul Gandhi was disqualified as the MP from Wayanad last month after being convicted and sentenced in a criminal defamation case.

Adhir writes to Speaker seeking debate in Lok Sabha on Rahul Gandhi's disqualification

He said Naranbhai Kachhadiya, the BJP MP from Amreli in Gujarat, was not disqualified from Parliament in 2016 despite being awarded a three-year jail term for offences under IPC sections 332 (voluntarily causing hurt to deter public servant from his duty), 186 (voluntarily obstructing public servant from discharge of duty), and 143 (punishment for member of an unlawful assembly).

EAM Jaishankar Slams West's 'Bad Habit' Of Commenting On Internal Matters | Shashi Tharoor Responds

Responding to a question on the US and Germany's remark on Rahul Gandhi's disqualification, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar criticised them, saying the West thinks it has the right of comment on the internal affairs of other countries. Congress leader Shashi Tharoor responded on Dr Jaishankar and advised him to "cool it a bit". WATCH

US State Dept. Talks About 'Rule Of Law' On Rahul Gandhi's Disqualification As MP | Watch

The United States is watching the court case of Congress party leader Rahul Gandhi, the deputy spokesperson of the US State Department said on Monday while observing that Washington continues to engage with India on the shared commitment towards democratic principles and the protection of human rights, including freedom of expression. Rahul Gandhi was disqualified on Friday following a conviction and two-year jail sentence in a defamation case. Watch to know more!

Congress to observe day-long 'Satyagraha' across country in protest against Rahul Gandhi's disqualification

The satyagraha will begin at 10 AM and end at 5 PM.

MC Explains: Why was Rahul Gandhi disqualified after conviction?

While Gandhi was convicted under provisions of Indian Penal Code for defamation, he was disqualified under provisions of Representation of Peoples Act and Constitution of India.