1. Both these writ petitions seek identical relief and hence, were heard together. While WP.No.412 of 2015 is filed by a member of the Telangana Legislative Council and a Whip of the Congress Legislature Party, WP.No.630 of 2015 is filed by a member of the A.P. Legislative Assembly and leader of Telugu Desam Party. In WP.No.412 of 2015 it is alleged that respondents 2 to 5 are primary members of the Indian National Congress, which is a recognized political party and are elected to the Legislative Council in that capacity whereas in WP.No.630 of 2015 it is alleged that respondents 2 and 3 are primary members of the Telugu Desam Party, which is also a recognized political party, and are elected to the Legislative Assembly in that capacity. Respondent No.6 in WP.No.412 of 2015 is the Chairman of the Telangana State Legislative Council whereas respondent No.4 in WP.No.630 of 2015 is the Speaker of the A.P. Legislative Assembly.

2. Petitioners allege in both the writ petitions respectively that the party respondents herein have committed acts attracting their disqualification on the ground of defection, which clearly falls under Schedule 10 of the Constitution of India and that appr