Question
Consider the following statements regarding the
Anti-Defection Law: 1. The Anti-Defection Law was added to the Constitution by the 52nd Constitutional Amendment Act, 1985. 2. The law applies to both Parliament and State Legislatures. 3. The Presiding Officer’s decision on disqualification under this law is final and cannot be reviewed by courts. Which of the above statements is/are correct?Solution
• Statement 1 is correct: Anti-defection provisions were inserted by the 52nd Amendment (1985). • Statement 2 is correct: It applies to Parliament and all State Legislative Assemblies/Councils. • Statement 3 is incorrect: The Supreme Court (Kihoto Hollohan Case, 1992) held that Presiding Officer’s decision is subject to judicial review.
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