Under Article 103 of the Constitution, who decides whether a member of either House of Parliament has become subject to a disqualification?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: A. The President of India
- Step 1: Article 103 says the question is referred for the decision of the President, whose decision is final, and that before giving any decision the President shall obtain the opinion of the Election Commission. Answer: The President of India. Why not the others: The Speaker, the Chief Justice and the Union Law Minister are not named by Article 103 as the decision-maker, which is the President.
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