Speaker’s discretion not absolute - must accept party’s recommendation for Leader of Opposition; Article 212 permits judicial review of appointment | West Bengal Legislative Assembly : Calcutta HC
The Calcutta High Court ruled the Speaker must act on the official recommendation of the principal opposition party when appointing the Leader of Opposition, and the June 3 2026 appointment remains provisional pending judicial review. Article 212 does not bar scrutiny of substantive illegality, allowing a two-month challenge. The ruling affects the opposition, the Speaker and the Assembly’s leadership structure.