⚖️ Anti-Defection Law Explained | 10th Schedule, 52nd & 91st Amendments, Cases & UPSC Polity GS-2

Defections shook Indian politics in the 1960s–70s, leading to instability and “Aaya Ram, Gaya Ram” politics. To address this, the Anti-Defection Law was added through the 52nd Amendment Act, 1985 as the Tenth Schedule. In this video, Anusha Ma’am explains: ✅ Background – Haryana case & political instability ✅ Constitutional basis – 10th Schedule via 52nd Amendment, 1985 ✅ Grounds for Disqualification: Voluntarily giving up party membership (even implied from conduct) Voting/abstaining against party whip Independent MLA/MP joining a party Nominated member joining a party after 6 months ✅ Exceptions: Merger if 2/3rd legislators agree Presiding officers exempt when resigning from party for neutrality ✅ 91st Amendment Act, 2003: Scrapped 1/3rd split provision Defectors barred from ministerial posts until re-election ✅ Role of Speaker/Chairman: Decides disqualification cases → subject to judicial review ✅ Landmark Cases: Kihoto Hollohan (1992), Keisham Meghachandra Singh (2020), Punjab Assembly Case (2024) ✅ Prelims & Mains Practice Questions 📌 UPSC Relevance: Prelims: 10th Schedule, Amendments, Case laws GS-2 Mains: Polity, Governance, Federalism, Political Reforms #AntiDefectionLaw #UPSCPolity #10thSchedule #UPSC2025 #GS2 #msshashank #bestiasacdemyinhyderbad #topiasacademyinhyderbad https://whatsapp.com/channel/0029VaQF... For Enquiry Call: 9515487979 For Guidance Whatsapp: 8448449709 *To get Free Study Resources CLICK on: http://online.aksias.com/ For Courses: https://aks.courses.store/ To Download our Mobile App: *Android : AKS IAS App https://play.google.com/store/apps/de... *Apple/iOS users: Download MY INSTITUTE App from App Store Login with ORG :AKS Follow us on: https://t.me/aksias https://www.instagram.com/aks_ias/?ig...   / aks.ias.upsc.online   Visit: https://www.aksias.com/ *To get Free IAS/UPSC Study Resources CLICK on: http://online.aksias.com/ #BreakingNews#TrendingNow#NewsUpdate#CurrentEvents#WorldNews#Headlines#TopStories#LatestNews#NewsAlert#InTheNews#PoliticalNews#BusinessNews#TechNews#SportsNews#EntertainmentNews#HealthNews#LocalNews#GlobalNews#NewsToday#NewsHighlights#BreakingStory#LiveUpdates#NewsFeed#Journalism#NewsCoverage#Media#PressRelease#Newsworthy#OnTheScene#Breaking Visit: https://www.aksias.com/ @AKS IAS - UPSC Civil Services Exam - UPSC CSE Want to become IAS ? Then here is your solution! Join UPSC CSE Prelims cum Mains Comprehensive Foundation Course at AKS IAS Hyderabad - Admissions Open ! AKS IAS provides one of the best Coaching for UPSC CSE/IAS Examination. AKS IAS is one of India's Best and Most Trusted UPSC Civils Coaching Institute. AKS IAS provides Offline and Online/Live Classes. #YouTube#YouTuber#YouTubeChannel#YouTubeVideo#YouTubeShorts#Subscribe#Like#Comment#Share#Vlog#Music#NewMusic#HipHop#PopMusic#LivePerformance#Comedy#FunnyVideos#Memes#Podcast#Gaming#HowTo#Tutorial#DIY#LifeHacks#Education#Learning#StudyTips#Motivation#Fitness#health Conquer UPSC CSE/IAS Exam with Capable Instructors right here! Get the best training for your career defining exams in the AKS IAS Academy (Advanced Knowledge Systems)