Presently, Speaker of the Legislature decides on disqualification of MP and MLAs on the grounds of Defection. Supreme Court has suggested the Parliament to make a constitutional amendment and replace the role of the Speaker, with a Panel of retired judges to decide on disqualifications, in a fair and time bound manner.

Cases Mentioned: Keisham Meghachandra Singh v. The Hon’ble Speaker Manipur Legislative Assembly & Ors. Civil Appeal No. 547 Of 2020

Rajendra Singh Rana and Ors. -v- Swami Prasad Maurya and Ors. 2007) 4 SCC 270.

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