Parliament (Prevention of Disqualification) Act, 1959

This practical, annotated edition of the Parliament (Prevention of Disqualification) Act, 1959 consolidates the statute’s text with editorial notes, chapter summaries, and curated case law to provide a single-stop reference on membership eligibility and disqualification issues. Each section is followed by explanatory commentary that clarifies legislative intent, procedural implications, and interplay with constitutional and electoral law, enabling readers to quickly understand how the Act operates in practice. The book includes a chronological list of amendments, selected judicial decisions interpreting disqualification provisions, and illustrative examples showing common scenarios that lead to disputes or vacancy proceedings. A helpful appendix supplies templates for petitions and bench memos, and a concise index aids rapid lookup of topics such as dual office, criminal convictions, and other disqualification grounds. Tailored for use in legal practice, legislative offices, academic research, and classroom teaching, this edition balances legal rigour with accessible language to help practitioners navigate complex membership issues efficiently. Well-structured and fully indexed, it is an indispensable tool for anyone dealing with parliamentary membership law.