What is the Lily Thomas SC verdict, which affects Rahul Gandhi's disqualification case?
In 2013 Lily Thomas ruling, SC struck down Section 8(4) of RPA, that allowed convicted lawmakers to remain in office on grounds that appeals were filed within three months of conviction. Rahul Gandhi's 2-year jail term was suspended for 30 days to allow him to appeal. He may be at risk of disqualification as MP after conviction in defamation case.