SITA SOREN vs UNION OF INDIA

The Supreme Court considered an appeal concerning the criminal proceedings against a legislator accused of accepting a bribe during a Rajya Sabha election. The appellant argued that she was protected under Article 194(2) of the Constitution, which grants immunity to members for votes cast in accordance with their conscience. The High Court had declined to quash the proceedings, ruling that the appellant's vote did not favor the alleged bribe giver. The Supreme Court acknowledged the importance of the issue and examined the applicability of parliamentary immunity in this context.