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Lok Sabha Speaker: Powers and Functions

Subject: Polity

Book: Indian Polity by M. Laxmikanth

Building on the basics (#35), elaborates the Speaker’s judicial and administrative powers. The Speaker decides anti-defection cases, interprets rules of procedure, and can suspend unruly MPs. They rule on the classification of bills as money bills, significantly shaping legislative processes. Their impartiality is vital—once elected, the Speaker distances from party politics and upholds the House’s dignity. They manage parliamentary committees, ensuring orderly debates and question hours. Moreover, the Speaker’s decisions on procedural matters are typically final. Critics note potential biases if the Speaker remains overly partisan. Nonetheless, a strong, fair Speaker is key to robust parliamentary democracy.

Practice Questions

Who can remove the President of India from office?

आपातकाल में संसद के सदनों में कितने प्रतिशत मतों की आवश्यकता होती है?

What is the maximum strength of the Lok Sabha?

संविधान संशोधन के प्रस्ताव किसके द्वारा प्रस्तुत किए जाते हैं?

What is the maximum number of judges in the Supreme Court of India?

Which article of the Indian Constitution mentions the procedure for amendment?

न्यायिक समीक्षा का सिद्धांत किसके द्वारा समर्थित है?

Which article of the Indian Constitution guarantees the right to life and personal liberty?

न्यायिक समीक्षा मुख्यतः किन के खिलाफ की जाती है?

किस संविधान संशोधन में "सौम्य" शब्द की जगह "विनम्र" शब्द का उपयोग किया गया?