India, March 6 -- In a landmark judgment that is sure to go a long way in cleaning up the system but making the political class somewhat uncomfortable, the Supreme Court has reversed an earlier decision to rule that the lawmakers are not immune from prosecution for bribery. The verdict, which will indeed help fortify the pillars of Indian democracy, underlines accountability and integrity among elected representatives. The apex court has sent out a resounding message that the rule of law is paramount, even in the highest echelons of governance. The sacrosanct duty of MPs and MLAs, entrusted with shaping policies and laws reflecting the collective will of the electorate, can be undermined if and when corruption seeps in, eroding public tru...