Article 102 of CoI : Article 102: Disqualifications for membership.

Explanation using Example

Example 1:

Rajesh is a successful businessman and decides to run for a seat in the Lok Sabha (House of the People). However, Rajesh also holds a position as the Chairman of a government-owned corporation. According to Article 102(1)(a), Rajesh is disqualified from being chosen as a member of Parliament because he holds an office of profit under the Government of India. Unless the Parliament declares by law that his specific office does not disqualify its holder, Rajesh cannot contest the election.

Example 2:

Meena is a well-known social worker and wishes to contest for a seat in the Rajya Sabha (Council of States). However, Meena has been declared of unsound mind by a competent court due to a severe mental health condition. According to Article 102(1)(b), Meena is disqualified from being chosen as a member of Parliament because she is of unsound mind and has been declared so by a competent court.

Example 3:

Vikram, a citizen of India, has recently acquired citizenship of Canada. He decides to run for a seat in the Lok Sabha. According to Article 102(1)(d), Vikram is disqualified from being chosen as a member of Parliament because he has voluntarily acquired the citizenship of a foreign State.

Example 4:

Anita is a member of the Lok Sabha. She has been declared an undischarged insolvent by a court due to her inability to pay off her debts. According to Article 102(1)(c), Anita is disqualified from continuing as a member of Parliament because she is an undischarged insolvent.

Example 5:

Suresh is a member of the Rajya Sabha. He is found guilty of corruption and is sentenced to imprisonment for more than two years. According to Article 102(1)(e), Suresh is disqualified from being a member of Parliament under the Representation of the People Act, 1951, which disqualifies individuals convicted of certain offenses.

Example 6:

Priya is a member of the Lok Sabha. She decides to join another political party after being elected. According to Article 102(2) and the Tenth Schedule of the Constitution, Priya is disqualified from being a member of Parliament due to defection, as she has voluntarily given up the membership of her original political party.