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SC ready to interpret anti-defection law amid merger concerns
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Supreme Court agrees to hear senior advocate Kapil Sibal's plea for interpreting the 10th Schedule anti-defection law to curb illegal defections through party mergers. The issue is expected to be addressed after being raised in Parliament.
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SC ready to interpret anti-defection law amid merger concerns
In a significant move, the Supreme Court has agreed to hear a plea by senior advocate Kapil Sibal regarding the interpretation of the Anti-Defection Law (10th Schedule). Observing that there are 'enormous issues' with its current implementation, the court decided to examine the matter further. Although it suggested raising the issue in Parliament, the Court has agreed to look into the interpretation of the law to address illegal defections through political party mergers.
SC seeks govt's response to Sibal's plea on anti-defection law merger rule
SC seeks govt's response to Sibal's plea on anti-defection law merger rule.
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