Who decides disqualification of a State legislator under the Tenth Schedule?

Explanation

The correct answer is (B) Speaker of Legislative Assembly Explanation: • Under the Tenth Schedule (Anti-Defection Law), the question of disqualification is decided by the Presiding Officer (Speaker/Chairman) of the House. • In Kihoto Hollohan case (1992), the SC ruled that the Speaker's decision is subject to judicial review. Information Booster: • The Tenth Schedule was added by the 52nd Constitutional Amendment Act, 1985. Copyright © 2026 Adda247 Additional Knowledge: • Governor (Option A): Decides disqualification on other grounds (like Office of Profit) in consultation with the EC. • Election Commission (Option C): Provides an opinion to the Governor for non-defection disqualifications.