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.

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Anti-defection law enacted by 52nd Amendment Act and amended by 91st Amendment Act (2003) has failed to curb defections in Parliament and State legislatures. Recent examples of Maharashtra and Madhya Pradesh highlighted issues associated with Anti-defection law. Issues associated with Anti-defection: 1) Curb retail defection but allow wholesale defection. - More than 2/3rd legislators, if defect, is considered merger. 2) Anti defection law has become anti-dissent law. - Legislators have to conform to party's stand whip or face defection.

3There is no prescribed time limit for speaker to decide on the case. 4) The role of speaker has also been questioned for favouring the majority party. 5) Any legislator once disqualified can contest the next election. - Mass defections nearing the end of term of Assembly. Some corrective measures can be: -i- A dedicated tribunal to deal with issues of defection. -ii- Strict time frame to give a verdict. -iii- Once disqualified for defection, legislators should be barred from contesting elections for a time period. Thus, anti-defection law has been a significant step to ensure restricted money pusher in politics, a few modifications can make the process impeccable.

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Thus, anti-defection law has been a significant step to ensure restricted money pusher in politics, a few modifications can make the process impeccable.

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VISHWAJEET GUPTA

AIR 672025

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Salient Features of the Representation of People's Act

Electoral Reforms

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