The cash-for-query scandal was a 2005 Cobrapost sting, broadcast on Aaj Tak, in which 11 MPs allegedly took money to ask questions. Parliament expelled all 11…
Hidden-camera footage allegedly showed 11 MPs from the BJP, BSP, RJD and Congress taking cash to ask questions in Parliament.
In 11 days. The Lok Sabha expelled 10 members on Pranab Mukherjee's motion; the Rajya Sabha expelled one the same day.
Yes, ruled a five-judge bench, but its decisions can still be reviewed for illegality or unconstitutionality.
No. The court quashed the case against the two Cobrapost reporters, holding they had no criminal intent.
No. Nearly 12 years on, a court ordered that they stand trial for corruption and conspiracy. No verdict has been reported.
Taking gifts from Darshan Hiranandani for questions and sharing her login. She admitted sharing the login and denied taking cash.
The House expelled her by voice vote. Six months later voters in Krishnanagar re-elected her.
The CBI filed an FIR in 2024. The Lokpal sanctioned a chargesheet in Nov 2025; the High Court set that aside in Dec 2025.
Notice and a partial stay in March 2026; the case was adjourned on 1 September. Nothing has been decided on the allegations.
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