Question

In which of the following decisions, the Supreme Court of India held that the Speaker of the Legislative Assembly of the State is a quasi-judicial authority while adjudicating the disqualification petition of any member of the Assembly?

• A. Shrimant Balasaheb Patil v. Hon’ble Speaker, Karnataka Legislative Assembly
• B. Raja Ram Pal v. Hon’ble Speaker, Lok Sabha and Ors.
• C. Dr. Kashinath G. Jalmi and Anr. v. Speaker and Ors.
• D. G. Viswanathan v. Hon’ble Speaker, Tamil Nadu Legislative Assembly

Answer 1

Answer: (A)

Shrimant Balasaheb Patil v. Hon’ble Speaker, Karnataka Legislative Assembly

Answer 2

In this case, the Supreme Court held that the Speaker, while adjudicating disqualification petitions, acts as a quasi-judicial authority.