Anti-defection Law

The top court is dealing with Maharashtra political crisis triggered due to rebellion in Shiv Sena. It will continue to hear the matter on February 28

After the SC's order, it is more likely that the rebel MLAs will now push for a floor test in the Maharashtra Assembly to prove the minority of the ruling MVA alliance

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What is an anti-defection law?

In the political turmoil in Maharashtra, Shiv Sena leader Eknath Shinde is claiming the support of at least 40 MLAs. In this drama, anti-defection law has come into focus. This report explains it.

The 91st Amendment to the Con­s­ti­tu­tion in 2003 had strengthened the anti-defection law by increasing the bar on the number of MLAs switching sides from a third to two-thirds

Voters in Karnataka and elsewhere have been taken for granted by the parties

Parliament needs to review the Tenth Schedule and amend the anti-defection law to restore the sanctity of the legislature

Referring to criminal and election-related cases against peoples representatives, he said tribunals and special courts should be set up to deal with and dispose of all such cases within a year