However, the numbers will reduce only when the resignations are accepted by the Speaker or if the rebels are disqualified. “The imperative necessity, at this stage, is to maintain the constitutional balance and the conflicting and competing rights that have been canvassed before us. Explained | Karnataka crisis: What was SC’s Kihoto Hollohan order of 1992, what is the role of Speaker? Speaker Kumar welcomed the SC decision and said he would conduct himself responsibly in accordance with the principles of the Constitution. “With utmost humility, I welcome and respect the Supreme Court decision,” he said.

Source: Indian Express July 17, 2019 23:03 UTC