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UPSC GS-II · 15 marks · 250 words

The office of the Speaker has become the site where anti-defection cases go to die. Discuss with reference to judicial attempts to impose timelines.

अध्यक्ष का पद वह स्थान बन गया है जहाँ दल-बदल के मामले दम तोड़ देते हैं। समय-सीमा निर्धारित करने के न्यायिक प्रयासों के संदर्भ में विवेचना कीजिए।

What “Discuss” demands

present several distinct facets of the issue and connect them into an argument, giving the competing views real weight rather than one line each.

The characteristic failure: a list of points with no argument running through them.

What a top answer must contain

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  • Tenth Schedule (52nd Amendment, 1985); Speaker as adjudicator under Para 6
  • Kihoto Hollohan (1992) — Speaker's decision subject to judicial review
  • Keisham Meghachandra (2020) — SC recommends deciding within 3 months; suggests independent tribunal
  • Maharashtra (2023) — SC directs Speaker to decide Shiv Sena cases by deadline
  • Reform: 2nd ARC / Law Commission 170th Report — transfer adjudication to President/Governor on EC advice or an independent tribunal

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