In which of the following cases, the Supreme Court has held that while applying and interpreting the anti-defection law, the Speaker of Lok Sabha functions as a tribunal:
A. S.P. Sampath Kumar V/s Union of India (1987).
B. I.R. Coelho V/s State of Tamil Nadu (2007).
C. Kihoto Hollohon V/s Zachilhu (1992).
D. L. Chandra Kumar V/s Union of India (1997).
E. M.S.M. Sharma V/s Shri Krishna Sharma (1959).
Choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below:

Correct option is C

In Kihoto Hollohan v. Zachillhu (1992), the Supreme Court upheld the validity of the Tenth Schedule but also held that the Speaker's decision under the anti-defection law is subject to judicial review, treating the Speaker as a tribunal for the purposes of such adjudication.

Information Booster:
Tenth Schedule inserted by 52nd Constitutional Amendment Act, 1985.
Judicial review on grounds of malafide, perversity, or violation of constitutional mandate is allowed.

Additional Information:
The Speaker’s decision is not completely immune from judicial scrutiny.
This judgment balances legislative authority and judicial oversight in anti-defection matters.