Membership of State Legislature in India includes elected representatives in Legislative Assembly and Council. Governed by constitutional provisions, it defines eligibility, duties, disqualifications, and conditions for vacating seats.
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- Article 188 of Indian Constitution mandates oath before Governor before participating.
- Without oath, member cannot vote, participate or enjoy privileges.
- Article 173 of Indian Constitution defines qualifications for membership.
- Must be Indian citizen and minimum age 25 for assembly, 30 for council.
- Must be registered voter in respective state constituency.
- Article 191 of Indian Constitution lists disqualification grounds.
- Includes office of profit, insolvency, unsound mind or foreign citizenship.
- Representation of the People Act 1951 adds conditions like corruption or criminal conviction.
- Defection leads to disqualification under Tenth Schedule.
- Article 190 of Indian Constitution defines resignation, absence or disqualification grounds.