Question 16GS2GS2
To what extent has the anti-defection law been able to address the issue of political instability in India? Discuss with suitable arguments.
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To what extent has the anti-defection law been able to address the issue of political instability in India? Discuss with suitable arguments. (250 words) 15 Schedule 10 and Article 102 (4) in talks of disqualification of MP/MLA for defection from a party to other Anti Defection law: In solving political instability (1) Lowered the number of defection among legislature from 1960s (2) Acts as deterrent: Disqualification (3) Punishment from people for defecting politician by not electing him again (4) Upholds will of people
Anti defection law : Failed to curb political instability (1) Still defection is common culture - In 2017-22, 67%. of legislature in Goa Assembly changed party (ADR Report) (2) Political instability & new politics - Madhya Pradesh & Karnataka in 2020 (3) Rising role of money and muscle power in politics (&Ca (4) Allows wholesale defection not detail defection (2/3rd exception of merger) (5) Wide powers to speaker - No time period for action - May lock legal expertise on issue Way forwardReforming of 'bail not pill' a rule (2nd ARC)Creating specialized tribunals for subs of expertise via NGIT
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Pakshal Secretary
AIR 82071
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Salient Features of the Representation of People's Act
Representation of Peoples Act
Anti-defection law and political stability
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critical analysis with data
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