Section 20CDisqualification of the accused upon formal charge

s. 20C

20C. Disqualification of the accused upon formal charge [(1) Where a formal charge is submitted against any person under sub-section (1) of section 9 of this Act, such person shall be disqualified- (a) from being elected, or being, a member of Parliament; or (b) from being elected or appointed, or being, a member, commissioner, chairman, mayor or administrator, as the case may be, of any Local Government Bodies; or (c) from being appointed to any service of the Republic; or (d) from holding any other public office. (2) Nothing in sub-section (1) shall apply to any person who is discharged or acquitted by the Tribunal.]

1. 38. 20C was inserted by section 18 of the International Crimes (Tribunals) (Amendment) Act, 2026 (Act No. XIII of 2026) (With effect from 6th January 2009).