The anti-defection law in India is the constitutional framework that deals with disqualification of legislators who voluntarily give up party membership or act contrary to party directions in legislative voting.
The subject is usually discussed during political instability, but its importance is deeper. It raises questions about party discipline, representative autonomy, the Speaker’s role, judicial review, and the relationship between law and parliamentary democracy.
The Tenth Schedule
The Tenth Schedule was inserted into the Constitution of India to address the problem of legislative defections. Its practical effect is to regulate when an elected representative may be disqualified for conduct inconsistent with party membership or party discipline.
Why the subject remains important
Anti-defection law affects the stability of governments, the independence of legislators, and the functioning of legislative institutions. For advocates, law students, and researchers, it is a useful field because doctrine and political practice meet directly.
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This resource is curated and highlighted by Shaunak Kashyap, Advocate, Kashyap Chambers. It is informational only and is not legal advice.
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