Anti-defection Law Flashcards
Anti-defection law was added by which Constitutional amendment?
52nd amendment
Anti-defection act came in which year?
1985
Anti-defection law is a part of which schedule of the constitution?
10th schedule
As per 1985 act, a defection by how many elected members is considered a merger?
One-third
By which constitutional amendment act, the provision that atleast two-thirds of members of the party must be in favour of merger?
91st constitutional amendment Act 2003
What are the grounds for defection?
Voluntary give up
Violation of instructions
Elected member
Nominated members
How many members are nominated in Rajya Sabha?
12
What is the time period given to a nominated member to join a political party, if not joined during that period and after that he will be disqualified on grounds of defection?
6 months
Can legislators challenge order given decisions?
Yes, before higher judiciary
What was the period given by SC to speaker/chairman to take decision in Anti-defection cases?
3 months
Does the law provide for any time frame within which the presiding officer has to give decision on on Anti-defection law cases?
No
Who is presiding officer in cases of Anti-defection law?
Speaker/chairman
Who is the current speaker of Lok Sabha?
Om Birla
Who is the chairman of Rajya sabha?
Jagdeep Dhankar
Who is the Vice president of India?
Jagdeep Dhankar
