How has the Anti-Defection Law impacted the relationship between political parties and individual legislators in India? In light of the recent incidents also discuss the unintended consequences it has on the functioning of democracy in India.

Anti defection law was enacted under 52nd Amendment in 10th Schedule to limit switching of MPs and MLAs across political party and uphold ethics in PUBLIC life. Rules and prohibition on charge in POLITICAL affiliation: FEATURES of 10th schedule: - ELECTED nominees are independent member - DISQUALIFICATION can be decided by SPEAKER / chair if defection as MEMBER FIR: features of ADL in INDIA: 1. It has led to destitution of freedom of speech of MPs and MLA on PARTY line

2. It has created 'PARTY FIRST, CONSTITUENCY NEXT' conundrum for MIA and MPs 3. Strict whip and PARTY decision have led to SIDELINING dialogue and discernment 4. It has also fueled consent for Political PARTIES to engage with INDEPENDENT MIAs nominated MPs to form government ex: GOA government formation with PLUM part 5. Limited INTRA party democracy without offering DISSENT and DEFECTION 6. It has also created LEGAL loophole on POLITICAL party suspension of MIA/MP and of acord. This has created UNINTENDED Consequences for democracy:

REPERCUSSION: Recent INCIDENTS - Formation of government in Karnataka, Madhya Pradesh events of SHIV SENA and NCP negative spill and legal battle Manipur. It has given legal sanchy to MASS Defections. It has led to loss of STABILITY and acquaintance of standing which was intention of 10th schedule. CONTINUATION in leading to MONEY and MUSCLE power and CRIMINALIZATION of politics ex: 54 / have cases penalty ADR. It can lead to loss of PUBLIC trust in worth of vote and promote AAYA RAM GAYA RAM culture. Hence, charges as per Dinesh Goswami Committee to 10th schedule, narrow definition of defection, implementing RIGHT to recall are needed to sharpen INDIA as 'Mother of democrats'

— K N Chandana Jahnavi · AIR 50