Which Section of Legislative Assembly Act of 1951 allowed aided school teachers to become legislators, as unconstitutional?
A. Section 1 (IV)
B. Section 1 (V)
C. Section 2 (IV)
D. Section 2 (V)
Explanation:
The Supreme Court stayed a Kerala High Court decision barring aided school teachers and non-teaching staff from contesting Assembly elections or engaging in political activities. It issued notice to the Kerala government while staying the High Court verdict in February. The High Court had declared Section 2 (IV) of the Legislative Assembly (Removal of Disqualifications) Act of 1951, which allowed aided school teachers to become legislators, as unconstitutional.
