What was the specific condition of the partial stay granted by the Supreme Court to Indira Gandhi?
1) She could continue as deputy Prime Minister but not the Prime Minister during the appeal.
2) She could not take part in Lok Sabha proceedings during the appeal.
3) She had to resign from all political positions immediately.
4) She had to contest a new election within a month.

Choose the correct answer from the given options:

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Answer: She could not take part in Lok Sabha proceedings during the appeal.
With the partial stay, Indira Gandhi could remain an MP but could not take part in the proceedings of the Lok Sabha until her appeal was decided.

On 12 June 1975, Justice Jagmohan Lal Sinha of the Allahabad High Court passed a judgment declaring Indira Gandhi’s election to the Lok Sabha invalid. This order came on an election petition filed by Raj Narain, a socialist leader and a candidate who had contested against her in 1971. The petition challenged the election of Indira Gandhi on the ground that she had used the services of government servants in her election campaign. The judgment of the High Court meant that legally she was no more an MP and therefore, could not remain the Prime Minister unless she was once again elected as an MP within six months. On June 24, the Supreme Court granted her a partial stay on the High Court order – till her appeal was decided, she could remain an MP but could not take part in the proceedings of the Lok Sabha.