## SC Clears Path for MPs’ Pension Repeal Bill 📈

The Supreme Court has ruled that the Parliamentary Pensions (Repeal) Bill is consistent with the Constitution, allowing it to be passed with a simple majority in Parliament. • Legal Clearance: A three-judge bench concluded that no provisions violate the Constitution, dismissing challenges raised via fundamental rights petitions. • Primary Objective: The Bill seeks to officially abolish pension entitlements for Members of Parliament and their spouses, effectively repealing the existing Parliamentary Pensions Act. • Legislative Status: Having received Cabinet and Attorney General approval, the Bill was gazetted in January 2026. The Speaker confirmed that the path is now clear for immediate enactment. • Economic Context: This move aligns with broader governance reforms and fiscal consolidation efforts, targeting a reduction in long-term state expenditure related to political office holders. _Note: Summary based on Supreme Court determination communicated to the Speaker on February 6, 2026._