With reference to anti-defection law in India, consider the following statements: 1. The law specifies that…
With reference to anti-defection law in India, consider the following statements: 1. The law specifies that a nominated legislator cannot join any political party within six months of being appointed to the House. 2. The law does not provide any time-frame within which the presiding officer has to decide a defection case. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
1 only
2 only
Both 1 and 2
Neither 1 nor 2
Solution
1 incorrect: Nominated members can join a party within six months (not 'cannot'). 2 correct: The Tenth Schedule does not prescribe a time limit for the presiding officer to decide defection cases.