With reference to the 'Anti-Defection Law' in India, consider the following statements: 1. The law specifies that a nominated legislator cannot join any political party within six months of being appointed to the House. 2. The law does not provide a time-frame within which the presiding officer has to decide a defection case. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Explanation
Under the Tenth Schedule, a nominated member is allowed to join a political party within the first six months of taking their seat, but faces disqualification if they join after this period. The law does not specify a mandatory time limit for the presiding officer to decide on defection petitions.