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23 July 2026

AIADMK anti-defection plea

The topic involves the interpretation of the anti-defection law and the role of the Speaker in disqualification proceedings, which are core constitutional issues frequently examined in the context of parliamentary democracy.

1 min read Day 3 of 7 2 questions 1 prelims

Notes

  • AIADMK leadership has submitted formal clarifications to the Tamil Nadu Assembly Speaker regarding a petition seeking action against former MLAs under the anti-defection law.
  • The petition concerns former legislators who resigned from their Assembly membership and joined another political entity.
  • The Speaker had previously issued notices to the concerned former MLAs and requested further clarifications from the party leadership following the receipt of written explanations from the former legislators.
  • The core legal issue involves the interpretation of the anti-defection law in the context of legislators resigning from their seats and joining other political organizations.

Part of a longer story

This is day 3 of 7 in Tamil Nadu Assembly by-elections and election petitions, which has been running since 30 June 2026. Reading it whole is usually worth more than reading today alone — the exam asks how something developed.

Questions

  1. The anti-defection law under the Tenth Schedule of the Constitution is intended to curb political instability. Discuss the role of the Speaker in adjudicating disqualification petitions and the challenges associated with the office of the Speaker acting as a quasi-judicial authority. 150 words
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  2. Examine the effectiveness of the Tenth Schedule in preventing defection-induced political instability in India. Critically analyze the judicial interventions that have sought to define the limits of the Speaker's power in disqualification proceedings. 250 words
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Prelims

  1. Under the Tenth Schedule of the Indian Constitution, who is the final authority to decide on the disqualification of a member of a House on the ground of defection?

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