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SHORT ANSWER: The legal provisions governing disqualification of Members of Parliament and State Legislatures are found in the Representation of the People Act, 1951. DETAILS: - Section 8 of the Representation of the People Act, 1951 outlines disqualifications for conviction of certain offenses. - Section 9 deals with disqualification for corrupt practices. - Section 10 specifies disqualification for failure to lodge accounts of election expenses. PUNISHMENT / IMPLICATIONS (if applicable): - Disqualified individuals cannot contest elections or hold office for the duration of the disqualification. SOURCE: - Representation of the People Act, 1951
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