The apex court was deciding on the question whether an expelled member could be disqualified under the law, if he or she defies party whip.
Recommending statutory backup to the model code of conduct, a parliamentary committee has sought to take away certain powers vested with the Election Commission like de-recognising a political party.
The chief government whip on Thursday sought their disqualification for alleged anti-party activities.
Six JVM-P MLAs joined the BJP-led coalition in the state assembly.
The amendment of around 40 central statutes makes the Finance Bill, 2017 unique
The apex court directed that the proceedings of the floor test should be video-graphed. The President's rule, imposed on the state on March 27, was suspended for the proceedings of floor test.
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