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Does the anti-defection law need changes?

Parley by The Hindu

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Is the Anti-Defection Law Being Misinterpreted?

The anti-defection law in its current form is being misused by the ruling party, says Ruchi Agrawal. The speaker should determine this issue within three months or four months according to Article 105 of the Indian constitution and not over a period of time like it has been done with farm bills," he adds. But at the moment I feel looking at the present situation and also if we look at the immediate future, I do not think there is a case for scrapping this law", she concludes.

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