MAHACHANDRA PRASAD SINGH vs HON.CHAIRMAN,BIHAR LEGISLAT.COUNCIL&ORS.

The Supreme Court examined the disqualification of a member of the Bihar Legislative Council under paragraph 2(1)(a) of the Tenth Schedule and Article 191(2) of the Constitution. The Court held that the Chairman's order disqualifying the petitioner for contesting the Lok Sabha elections as an independent candidate was valid, as it constituted a voluntary resignation from the political party. The Court also addressed procedural issues, affirming that the principles of natural justice were not violated in this case, and upheld the disqualification order.