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    Supreme Court Slams Telangana CM Revanth Reddy for "Mocking 10th Schedule (Anti-Defection Law)"
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    Supreme Court Slams Telangana CM Revanth Reddy for “Mocking 10th Schedule (Anti-Defection Law)”

    NEW DELHI: 2nd April: The Supreme Court of India has strongly criticized Telangana Chief Minister (CM) Revanth Reddy for his controversial statement in the State Legislative Assembly. The Congress leader allegedly assured members of the opposition Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRS) that there would be no bye-elections even if they switched sides to the ruling Congress party.

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    "Lawyers Will Make Merry, Why Not be Reasonable and Settle the Matter with a Mutual Consent Divorce"? CJI Chandrachud Advises to Women on Mutual Consent Divorce
    "Lawyers Will Make Merry, Why Not be Reasonable and Settle the Matter with a Mutual Consent Divorce"? CJI Chandrachud Advises to Women on Mutual Consent Divorce
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    [Breaking] ‘Anti-Defection Law’ Necessary to Maintain the Integrity of Parliamentary Democracy’: SC Dismisses Plea Challenging 10th Schedule of Constitution

    The Supreme Court of India affirmed the constitutional validity of the 10th Schedule, or Anti-Defection Law, originally introduced in 1985, dismissing a plea challenging it. The Court reiterated that the law prevents political instability by disqualifying members who switch parties, thereby upholding parliamentary democracy and accountability.

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    EXCLUSIVE | Dr. Abhishek Manu Singhvi Criticizes Speaker's Discretion in 10th Schedule of Indian Constitution
    EXCLUSIVE | Dr. Abhishek Manu Singhvi Criticizes Speaker's Discretion in 10th Schedule of Indian Constitution
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    EXCLUSIVE | Dr. Abhishek Manu Singhvi Criticizes Speaker’s Discretion in 10th Schedule of Indian Constitution

    Senior Counsel Dr. Abhishek Manu Singhvi on April 10th criticized the existing mechanism under the 10th Schedule of the Constitution of India that empowers the Speaker of a legislative house to decide on whether a legislator should be disqualified for defection to another political party.

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