New Delhi: The Supreme Court today refused to restore the membership of Legislative Assembly of 5 independent rebel ministers who had been disqualified by state speaker K.G.Bopaiah for alleged violation of anti-defection law.
A bench of 2 Judges, A.Kabir and C.Joseph (who was CJ in Karnataka in 2009), however issued notices to the speaker and BJP chief whip on the plea of the 5former legislators.
The Apex Court did allow the 5 persons to vote on March 4 Rajya Sabha election from Karnataka where Hema Malini and Marulasiddaiah were contenders for the seat.