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Chapter 8, Part 2 · Art. 105

Determination of questions of membership

2010-as-amended · effective 2010-08-27

Official text

(1) The High Court shall hear and determine any question whether—
  (a) a person has been validly elected as a member of Parliament; or
  (b) the seat of a member has become vacant.
(2) A question under clause (1) shall be heard and determined within six months of the date of lodging the petition.
(3) Parliament shall enact legislation to give full effect to this Article.
In simple words
  • The High Court hears and determines questions about whether a person was validly elected as a member of Parliament, or whether a seat has become vacant.
    Art. 105(1)

    (1) The High Court shall hear and determine any question whether— (a) a person has been validly elected as a member of Parliament; or (b) the seat of a member has become vacant.

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Kids explanation
  • If there is a question about whether an MP was validly elected, the High Court decides.
    Art. 105(1)

    (1) The High Court shall hear and determine any question whether— (a) a person has been validly elected as a member of Parliament; or (b) the seat of a member has become vacant.

    Read the full article →

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