Article 70 of the constitution, which deals with the cancellation of membership of parliament members for voting against their political party, works as a safeguard for democracy, the High Court has observed.

Article 70 of the constitution, which deals with the cancellation of membership of parliament members for voting against their political party, safeguards democracy, the High Court observes.

The High Court yesterday upheld the article 70 of the constitution under which lawmakers lose their seats in parliament if they vote in the House against their own party.

The High Court (HC) rejects a writ petition that challenged legality of Article 70 of the Constitution which deals with the cancellation of membership of a lawmaker for voting against his or her political party.

Two judges of a High Court bench gives a split order on a writ petition that challenged legality of Article 70 of the constitution regarding cancellation of membership of a lawmaker for voting against his or her political party.

The High Court further adjourns for two weeks the hearing on a writ petition that challenged the legality of the constitution’s Article 70 regarding cancellation of membership of a lawmaker for voting against his or her political party.

The Article 70 of the constitution is a mandatory provision for the High Court, the court says.