Elected MPs, MLAs can practice law but under certain conditions

New Delhi, Feb 04: After a plea was filed seeking that MPs and MLA must not be allowed to practice law, an expert community has recommended that MPs, MLAs, and MLCs can be allowed to practice law but with certain conditions.

On Sunday, the bench consisting of four members has taken this decision. Three of its members BC Thakur, Rameshchandra G Shah and DP Dhal in their report have recommended that elected officials be allowed to practise law subject to certain conditions.

However, the fourth member of the bench has differed on the issue.

The report of the committee was discussed by the BCI in its general body meeting on Sunday but no decision was taken.

"The bar council has deferred from taking a call on the issue. We feel that it needs deeper consideration and it was decided that the matter be adjourned for a week," informed Manan Kumar Mishra, chairman,Bar Council of India.