The Anti-Defection Law, enshrined in the Tenth Schedule of the Indian Constitution, aims to prevent political defections arising from factionalism. It disqualifies legislators who defect from their party, intending to curb instability caused by internal divisions.

• •Aims to prevent political defections.
• •Disqualifies legislators who defect from their party.
• •Intended to curb instability caused by internal divisions.
• •Added to the Constitution by the 52nd Amendment Act of 1985.

Despite the Anti-Defection Law, factionalism persists. Challenges include: difficulty in proving defection in cases of subtle dissent, differing interpretations of what constitutes 'defection,' and the Speaker's role in disqualification proceedings, which can be subject to political influence. Some argue that the law hasn't fully addressed the problem.

• •Difficulty in proving defection in subtle cases.
• •Differing interpretations of 'defection'.
• •Speaker's role can be subject to political influence.
• •The law has not fully addressed the problem.

In 2020, the Supreme Court clarified the powers of the Speaker in disqualification proceedings under the Anti-Defection Law, emphasizing the need for timely decisions. There are ongoing debates about the effectiveness of the law in curbing factionalism. Some parties have attempted to manage factionalism by creating internal mechanisms for conflict resolution and power-sharing.

• •Supreme Court clarified the Speaker's powers in 2020.
• •Ongoing debates about the law's effectiveness.
• •Parties attempting internal conflict resolution mechanisms.

Factionalism in political parties is an important topic for the UPSC exam, particularly for GS-2 (Polity and Governance). It is frequently asked in both Prelims and Mains. In Prelims, questions may focus on the Anti-Defection Law and its provisions. In Mains, questions may ask about the causes and consequences of factionalism, and potential solutions.

• •Important for GS-2 (Polity and Governance).
• •Frequently asked in Prelims and Mains.
• •Prelims focuses on the Anti-Defection Law.
• •Mains focuses on causes, consequences, and solutions.

The Anti-Defection Law, enshrined in the Tenth Schedule of the Indian Constitution, aims to prevent political defections arising from factionalism. It disqualifies legislators who defect from their party, intending to curb instability caused by internal divisions.

• •Aims to prevent political defections.
• •Disqualifies legislators who defect from their party.
• •Intended to curb instability caused by internal divisions.
• •Added to the Constitution by the 52nd Amendment Act of 1985.

Despite the Anti-Defection Law, factionalism persists. Challenges include: difficulty in proving defection in cases of subtle dissent, differing interpretations of what constitutes 'defection,' and the Speaker's role in disqualification proceedings, which can be subject to political influence. Some argue that the law hasn't fully addressed the problem.

• •Difficulty in proving defection in subtle cases.
• •Differing interpretations of 'defection'.
• •Speaker's role can be subject to political influence.
• •The law has not fully addressed the problem.

In 2020, the Supreme Court clarified the powers of the Speaker in disqualification proceedings under the Anti-Defection Law, emphasizing the need for timely decisions. There are ongoing debates about the effectiveness of the law in curbing factionalism. Some parties have attempted to manage factionalism by creating internal mechanisms for conflict resolution and power-sharing.

• •Supreme Court clarified the Speaker's powers in 2020.
• •Ongoing debates about the law's effectiveness.
• •Parties attempting internal conflict resolution mechanisms.

Factionalism in political parties is an important topic for the UPSC exam, particularly for GS-2 (Polity and Governance). It is frequently asked in both Prelims and Mains. In Prelims, questions may focus on the Anti-Defection Law and its provisions. In Mains, questions may ask about the causes and consequences of factionalism, and potential solutions.

• •Important for GS-2 (Polity and Governance).
• •Frequently asked in Prelims and Mains.
• •Prelims focuses on the Anti-Defection Law.
• •Mains focuses on causes, consequences, and solutions.