If they voted against the government or abstained from voting, automatic disqualification would have followed for violating the party whip. Interestingly, the SC order made no remark about the disqualification petitions pending against the 15 MLAs. On July 12, it had restrained the Speaker from deciding either the resignations or disqualification of 10 rebel MLAs. Wednesday's order pertaining to 15 MLAs does not fetter the Speaker anymore. At the same time, the rebel MLAs argued that as their resignation was voluntary and genuine, it needs to be accepted forthwith.

Source: dna July 17, 2019 23:37 UTC