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SHORT ANSWER: The Supreme Court has addressed the antidefection law and governors' discretionary powers in several landmark judgments, notably in the cases of Kihoto Hollohan vs. Zachillhu and others (1992) and Nabam Rebia vs. Deputy Speaker (2016). DETAILS: - The Kihoto Hollohan case upheld the constitutional validity of the Tenth Schedule of the Constitution, which contains the antidefection law. - The Nabam Rebia case clarified the limits of the governor's powers in calling for a floor test and emphasized that the governor should act on the advice of the council of ministers. PUNISHMENT / IMPLICATIONS (if applicable): - Violation of the antidefection law can lead to disqualification of the member from the House. SOURCE: - Constitution of India, Tenth Schedule; Supreme Court Judgments.
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