Important Legal Definitions
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Office of Profit
Constitutional & Public Law Doctrines
Definition
A disqualification under Articles 102(1)(a) and 191(1)(a) barring Members of Parliament or State Legislative Assemblies from holding any office under the Central or State government that carries financial gain, executive patronage, or remuneration, ensuring legislative independence from executive control.
Example
An elected MLA accepts an appointment as the paid executive chairperson of a State-owned petroleum corporation where the government controls the tenure and salary; the MLA faces disqualification for holding an office of profit.