The Kihoto Hollohon Yepthomi case has regained attention amid debates on political defections. In Kihoto Hollohan v. Zachillhu (1992), the Supreme Court upheld the constitutional validity of the Tenth Schedule (Anti-Defection Law) and held that the Speaker’s decisions are subject to judicial review.
The judgment established that the Speaker functions as a quasi-judicial authority, strengthening constitutional checks on anti-defection proceedings.
APSC Relevance: Polity; Judiciary.
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