Q. Consider the following statements:
1.The decision of the Speaker to disqualify a legislature under the tenth schedule cannot be challenged in a court of law.
2.A disqualified legislator can make an application to the President or the Governor, for the removal of disqualification.
3.The legislature can pardon a disqualified legislator by passing a resolution with a two-thirds majority.
Which of the statements given above are correct?

[A] 1 and 2 only

[B] 2 and 3 only

[C] 1 and 3 only

[D] 1, 2 and 3

Answer: B
Notes:

Explanation –

Statement 1 is incorrect. The decision of the Speaker to disqualify a legislature under the tenth schedule can be challenged in a court of law.

Statement 2 and 3 are correct. A disqualified legislator can make an application to the President or the Governor, as the case may be, for the removal of disqualification. The legislature can pardon a disqualified legislator by passing a resolution with a two-thirds majority.

Source: ForumIAS