The Supreme Court mentioning in a case viewing power of Speaker under Tenth schedule of the Constitution held that the presiding officer is the authority to decide on defecting cases.
About the case:
After KihotoHollohan versus Zachilhu case (1993), the Supreme Court declared that the decision of the presiding officer is not final and can be questioned in any court.
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What is ‘Anti-Defection Law’?
Exception:
Power of Speaker under 10th schedule:
Important Judgements:
Verifying, please be patient.