GK Question

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The Supreme Court in Kihoto Hollohan case (1992) held that the Speaker's decision under Tenth Schedule is subject to judicial review on constitutional grounds.

  1. True
  2. False

Answer: True

Kihoto Hollohan v. Zachillhu (1992): SC upheld constitutional validity of Tenth Schedule but held: (a) Speaker's decision subject to judicial review on grounds of mala fides, perversity, violation of constitutional mandates, (b) Judicial intervention only after final decision by Speaker (not interim), (c) Courts can grant interim stay in exceptional cases. Balances legislative autonomy with constitutional accountability.

Topic Anti-Defection Law - Judicial Review
Exam Relevance Landmark case on anti-defection law critical for UPSC Mains and Judiciary exams
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