Alagaapuram R. Mohanraj And Ors vs Tamil Nadu Legislative Assembly Rep. By ...

The Supreme Court addressed a writ petition filed by six members of the Tamil Nadu Legislative Assembly challenging their suspension under the resolution dated 31.03.2015, which was based on findings of a Privileges Committee regarding a breach of privilege. The Court held that the suspension was unconstitutional as it violated the principles of natural justice and the statutory rights of the petitioners under the Tamil Nadu Payment of Salaries Act, 1951. The Court quashed the resolutions and restored the petitioners' rights and benefits as members of the Assembly.