Is Raghav Chaddha’s Merger With BJP A Valid Defence Under Anti-Defection Law?
Divya Delhi. Raghav Chadha’s claim that his reported merger with the Bharatiya Janata Party shields him from disqualification under the anti-defection law has triggered a complex legal debate. nThe issue centres on the Tenth Schedule of the Constitution of India, which disqualifies legislators who voluntarily give up party membership. However, Paragraph 4 provides an exception…
