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Who ultimately decides on the disqualification of a Member of Parliament under the anti-defection law?

Solve this multiple-choice question and check the correct answer with its explanation below.

Answer options

  1. President of India
  2. Election Commission of India
  3. Speaker or Chairman of the House
  4. Supreme Court of India

Correct answer and explanation

Correct answer: Speaker or Chairman of the House

Explanation: āœ… Correct Answer: C) Speaker or Chairman of the House šŸ“š Explanation: The anti-defection law is outlined in the Tenth Schedule of the Indian Constitution, which was added by the 52nd Amendment in 1985. According to this law, the final decision regarding the disqualification of a member due to defection rests solely with the presiding officer of the respective House (Speaker in the Lok Sabha or Chairman in the Rajya Sabha). However, this decision is subject to judicial review.