Site navigation

In Subhash Desai v. Principal Secretary, Maharashtra, W.P. (C) No. 493/2022, the Supreme Court held…

Subhash Desai holds that the political party appoints the whip for purposes of the Tenth Schedule. The legislature party, consisting of the party's members in the House,…

Choose your answer

In Subhash Desai v. Principal Secretary, Maharashtra, W.P. (C) No. 493/2022, the Supreme Court held that for purposes of the X Schedule of the Constitution, the Whip is to be appointed by

Select one answer
Answer and explanation

Correct answer B

Subhash Desai holds that the political party appoints the whip for purposes of the Tenth Schedule. The legislature party, consisting of the party's members in the House, does not independently possess that appointment authority. The Speaker's role is to recognize the person duly authorized by the political party, which is different from appointing the whip.

Practice for these exams

Related question papers

Related exam syllabi

Related questions in this topic