MLAs elected on BJP tickets had incurred disqualification in view of 10th Schedule to Constitution

On 6th October, 2010, all the above-mentioned 13 members of the Karnataka Legislative Assembly, belonging to the Bharatiya Janata Party, hereinafter referred to as the “MLAs”, wrote identical letters to the Governor of the State indicating that they had been elected as MLAs on Bharatiya Janata Party tickets, but had become disillusioned with the functioning of the Government headed by Shri B.S. Yeddyurappa and were convinced that a situation had arisen in which the Government of the State could not be carried on in accordance with the provisions of the Constitution and that Shri Yeddyurappa had forfeited the confidence of the people as the Chief Minister of the State.

Citation – Balchandra L. Jarkiholi & Ors. Vs B.S. Yeddyurappa & Ors.

Judgement

REPORT ABLE

 IN THE SUPREME COURT OF INDIA

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