2 Precedent has been set while disqualifying former JD(U) leader Sharad Yadav from the Upper House. While the JD(U) petition demanding Sharad Yadav's disqualification was filed before him on September 2, the vice-president's order came on December 4. October 24: Naidu grants one week's extension to Sharad Yadav and directs him to appear in person November 8. November 7: Sharad Yadav sends another letter requesting to allow four more advocates - Mohammad Nizamuddin Pasha, Javedur Rahman, Rajesh Inamdar and Aditya Bhatt. December 4: Naidu orders disqualification of Sharad Yadav.

Source: India Today December 06, 2017 12:36 UTC