With reference to Anti-Defection Law, consider the following statements:
1. The anti-defection law was introduced through the 52nd Amendment Act of 1985.
2. It was inserted in the Ninth Schedule of the Indian Constitution.
3. The power to decide the disqualification of an MP or MLA rests with the presiding officer of the legislature.
4. Independent members do not come under the purview of this law.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
1
2 and 3 only
2
1 and 3 only
3
2 and 4 only
4
1, 2 and 4 only