Consider the following statements: 1. The question of disqualification under the Tenth Schedule is decided by the Speaker in the case of Lok Sabha. 2. The decision of the Speaker comes under judicial review. Which of the statements given above is/are correct? |ForumIAS

Q. Consider the following statements:
1.The question of disqualification under the Tenth Schedule is decided by the Speaker in the case of Lok Sabha.
2.The decision of the Speaker comes under judicial review.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

[A] 1 only

[B] 2 only

[C] Both 1 and 2

[D] Neither 1 nor 2

Answer: C

Notes:

Explanation: The question of disqualification under the Tenth Schedule is decided by the Chairman in the case of Rajya Sabha and Speaker in the case of Lok Sabha (and not by the president of India).

In 1992, the Supreme Court ruled that the decision of the Chairman/ Speaker in this regard is subject to judicial review.

Source: Laxmikanth’s Polity

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