What happens if a disqualified member contests an election before the expiry of their disqualification period?
If a disqualified member contests an election before the expiry of their disqualification period, they will remain disqualified for the duration of their period of disqualification or until they are declared elected in the new election, whichever is earlier. This means that even if they win the election and become a member of either House of Parliament, they cannot hold the office of Minister during this period of disqualification.