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28 July 2026

AIADMK disqualification proceedings

The topic concerns the application of the Tenth Schedule of the Constitution, which is a core constitutional provision frequently examined in the context of the Speaker's powers and the anti-defection law.

1 min read Day 4 of 7 2 questions 2 prelims

Notes

  • Tamil Nadu Assembly Speaker has initiated hearings regarding disqualification proceedings under the Tenth Schedule of the Constitution.
  • The proceedings involve the party floor leader and four former MLAs who allegedly defied the party whip during a confidence vote.
  • The disqualification petition was filed following the MLAs' support for the government during a trust vote.
  • The Speaker is conducting individual hearings to seek clarifications from both the petitioner and the respondents based on prior written explanations.
  • The Tenth Schedule provides the constitutional framework for disqualification on the grounds of defection.

Part of a longer story

This is day 4 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. Discuss the constitutional significance of the Tenth Schedule in maintaining legislative discipline and the role of the Speaker in adjudicating disqualification petitions. 150 words
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  2. The office of the Speaker is central to the functioning of parliamentary democracy in India. In the context of the Tenth Schedule, examine the challenges associated with the Speaker's role as an adjudicator in disqualification proceedings and suggest potential reforms to ensure impartiality. 250 words
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Prelims

  1. Under which Schedule of the Indian Constitution are the provisions for disqualification of members of Parliament and State Legislatures on the grounds of defection contained?

  2. Who is the final authority to decide on the disqualification of a member of a State Legislative Assembly under the Tenth Schedule?

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