PIL OF THE WEEK

Congress MP from Vijayawada, L. Rajagopal, has filed a PIL in Delhi High Court arguing that he is being compelled to continue as an MP despite having quit several times since August 2 in protest against the bifurcation of Andhra Pradesh. The court has fixed October 22 as the date of hearing his plea, but has pointed out that it is the prerogative of the Speaker to accept or reject the resignation of an MP.