The Anti-Defection Law is undermined by the "Merger" loophole, which incentivizes mass defection. Experts recommend abolishing the 2/3rd exemption and transferring adjudication from the Speaker to an independent tribunal to protect the voter’s mandate and democratic stability.
Click to View MoreThe Lok Sabha Speaker, as presiding officer, maintains decorum, regulates proceedings, and interprets parliamentary rules. Elected by MPs, the Speaker holds constitutional authority, including certifying money bills, presiding over joint sittings, and ruling on member disqualifications. They act as the impartial guardian of parliamentary privileges.
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