251 out of 543 Lok Sabha MPs face criminal cases, including 19 of 20 Kerala MPs

Monday, 10 February 2025
Out of 543 Lok Sabha MPs, 251 face criminal charges, with 170 of them linked to severe offenses warranting at least five years' imprisonment. Despite Supreme Court directives to expedite trials, many cases linger due to states' failure in setting up specialized courts.

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