Question #16

With reference to anti-defection law in India, consider the following statements:

1. The law specifies that a nominated legislator cannot join any political party within six months of begin appointed to the House.

2. The law does not provide any time-frame within which the presiding officer has to decide a defection case.

1. 1 only
2. 2 only
3. Both 1 and 2
4. Neither 1 nor 2