Question Q6GS2GS2
Anti-defection law has failed to address and resolve the evil of political defection satisfactorily. Discuss various issues surrounding the Anti-defection law and recommend some corrective measures.
Main Body
The Anti Defection Law was introduced via 52nd Amendment Act 1985 and brought Tenth Schedule of the Constitution. Yet it has failed because: (1) Lack of loopholes: such as resignation to reduce strength of house as seen in Madhya Pradesh. (2) Rampant horse trading incentive: as alleged in Maharashtra, Rajasthan, Goa.
3Biased role of speaker: delays in giving judgment of defectors (accepted in Partial manner). Corrective Measures: (1) Need to check wholesale defection and loopholes through new amendments. (2) NCRWC (2000): recommended permanent disqualification of defectors. (3) ARC II of Dinesh Goswami Committee supported role by neutral party like Registrar Governor under decision of ECT. (4) Made a white applied only to non-conflicted and key votes.
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Conclusion
Defection provides trade in politics and trend do nipped out from the hand.
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Topper
MADHAV AGARWAL
AIR 162024
Subject & Paper
GS2GS2
Topic
Parliament and State Legislatures - Structure, Functioning, Powers & Privileges
Powers and Privileges
Anti-Defection Law
Writing Stats
130
Total words
1
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analytical
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