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Anti-Defection Law (Tenth Schedule)

Subject: Polity

Book: Indian Polity by M. Laxmikanth

Added by the 52nd Amendment (1985) to curb political defections undermining legislative stability. Legislators who defect from their party or disobey the party whip risk disqualification. The Speaker or Chairman decides such cases. Exceptions include party mergers or splits with a threshold. The 91st Amendment (2003) tightened the law, removing splits as a defense. While it deters opportunism, critics argue it restricts legitimate dissent and undermines constructive debate. Controversies surface when presiding officers act in a partisan manner. Nonetheless, the law remains central for maintaining stable governments and checking undue horse-trading in Indian legislatures.

Practice Questions

विधान सभा के चुनाव में किस निर्वाचन प्रणाली का उपयोग होता है?

न्यायपालिका की स्वतंत्रता किस अनुच्छेद में सुनिश्चित की गई है?

केंद्रीय मंत्री की संख्या किस पर निर्भर करती है?

Which of the following is a feature of the Indian Constitution?

Which of the following is NOT a part of the Indian Parliament?

Who appoints the members of the Election Commission of India?

संसद में मतभेद सुलझाने के लिए किस व्यवस्था का प्रयोग होता है?

संविधान संशोधन की प्रक्रिया किस अनुच्छेद द्वारा नियंत्रित होती है?

Which of the following is a power of the Vice President of India?

उच्च न्यायालयों का गठन किस आधार पर किया जाता है?