However, the Supreme Court has ordered that the floor test be conducted on May 19 following an appeal filed by the Congress and the JD(S). The Supreme Court bench gave clear-cut four-step instructions for holding the floor test for ascertaining the majority or otherwise of the Yedyurappa government. This exercise has to be completed before 4 PM when the floor test will be held to ascertain the majority. A floor test is primarily taken to know whether the executive enjoys the confidence of the legislature. There is another test, Composite Floor Test, which is conducted only when more than one person stakes claim to form the government.

Source: Indian Express May 18, 2018 14:02 UTC