The anti-defection law disqualifies members of parliament or state legislatures who defect from their party. The Speaker of the House decides on disqualification petitions. However, their decision can be challenged in court. Limitations include delays in the Speaker's decision and debates about whether the Speaker is the appropriate authority, given their political affiliations.

According to the concept, Article 102(2) and 191(2) of the Constitution of India, read with Schedule 10, are relevant to the anti-defection law.

Challenges include delays in the Speaker's decision on disqualification petitions and debates about the Speaker's impartiality. Reforms suggested include establishing an independent tribunal to decide on disqualification petitions and making the anti-defection law more effective.

India adopted parliamentary democracy after independence in 1947. The Constitution in 1950 established this system. Over time, India has faced challenges to political stability, including coalition governments and defections. The anti-defection law was introduced in 1985 to address defections. The Supreme Court has emphasized the need for Speakers to decide disqualification petitions promptly.

The anti-defection law disqualifies members of parliament or state legislatures who defect from their party. The Speaker of the House decides on disqualification petitions. However, their decision can be challenged in court. Limitations include delays in the Speaker's decision and debates about whether the Speaker is the appropriate authority, given their political affiliations.

According to the concept, Article 102(2) and 191(2) of the Constitution of India, read with Schedule 10, are relevant to the anti-defection law.

Challenges include delays in the Speaker's decision on disqualification petitions and debates about the Speaker's impartiality. Reforms suggested include establishing an independent tribunal to decide on disqualification petitions and making the anti-defection law more effective.

India adopted parliamentary democracy after independence in 1947. The Constitution in 1950 established this system. Over time, India has faced challenges to political stability, including coalition governments and defections. The anti-defection law was introduced in 1985 to address defections. The Supreme Court has emphasized the need for Speakers to decide disqualification petitions promptly.