The Judicial Brahamastra

In fact, instead of constituting a separate tribunal as recommended, the Speakers and Deputy Speakers should essentially avail of the exemption already provided for in Section 5 of the anti-defection law which enables them to sever links with their political parties without disqualification. It is hoped that such severance would enable the occupants of the high office of the Speaker to act impartially. This unprecedented and historic order may have now opened a new chapter in relations between the Legislature and the Judiciary.