Mahua Moitra expelled: what next for TMC leader
Moitra expelled from Lok Sabha
Trinamool MP Mahua Moitra was expelled from Lok Sabha on Friday for "unethical conduct" in the cash-for-query case
Can she go to the Supreme Court?
She has the option of challenging the expulsion in the apex court, says former Lok Sabha Secretary General P D T Achary.
What can be the grounds for a challenge?
TMC leader can either challenge House's authority to expel her or claim she was denied natural justice
a) Scrutiny of Privilege Existence
One major ground for a challenge is whether the House had the privilege to expel a Member.
b) Denial of Natural Justice
The claim by Moitra that she was denied natural justice becomes a significant ground for challenge.
Legal Basis for punishment
Achary highlights Article 20, stating a person can be punished only for a defined offence under existing law or rules.
Silence in Lok Sabha rules
The absence of a specific rule on sharing Parliament login-password raises a fundamental challenge.
Rule or law requirement
Achary underscores the need for a rule or law to proceed against an individual for violating it.