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Anti-Defection Law.mp3

Core Constitutional Framework

The Grounds for Disqualification

The 91st Amendment (2003) Shift & The Major Loopholes

📚 Static GK & Historical Anchors (High-Yield for Passages)

Judicial Landmarks (The Core Case Interlinkages)

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High-Yield Exam Strategy

• The Modern Essay Hook: If asked about the efficacy of the 10th Schedule, criticize the role of the Speaker. Because the Speaker belongs to the ruling party, they often delay deciding on defection petitions to favor their party. Cite the Supreme Court’s recommendation in Keisham Meghachandra Singh (2020), where the court suggested that Parliament should amend the Constitution to hand these decisions to an independent permanent Tribunal instead of the Speaker.
• The Trap to Avoid: Do not confuse a "Split" with a "Merger." Explicitly state in your answers that splits are no longer legally recognized after 2003—only a 2/3rds merger can shield defection. </aside>