The Representation of People Act, 1951 provides for the disqualification of representatives. Discuss the legal provisions and judicial interpretations with reference to criminalization of politics.

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Structure, functioning, conduct of business, powers & privileges, decline of legislature, parliamentary committees, anti-defection law.

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Discovered through overlapping concepts: RPA 1951, Disqualification of MPs/MLAs, Lily Thomas Case

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