Polity & Governance · Editorial
A legislative tangle in Maharashtra
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Recent political defections in Maharashtra, specifically involving the appointment of a defector as Deputy Chairperson of the Legislative Council, have highlighted ambiguities within the Tenth Schedule (Anti-Defection Law). These events raise significant legal questions regarding the interpretation of exemptions for presiding officers and the definition of a party merger, emphasizing the need for legislative clarity.
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