Supreme Court Notices 20 Rebel Trinamool MPs
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Why in news
The Supreme Court issued notices to 20 rebel Trinamool Congress MPs regarding the Speaker's role and parliamentary procedures.
Background
The Supreme Court is examining the actions of 20 rebel MPs from the Trinamool Congress. The case involves the role of the Speaker in managing parliamentary proceedings and the status of rebel members.
Facts for Prelims
- BodyThe Speaker of the Lok Sabha is the presiding officer of the Lower House of Parliament.
- ConstitutionAnti-defection laws are governed by the Tenth Schedule of the Indian Constitution.
- FactThe notice was issued to 20 rebel MPs from the Trinamool Congress.
For Mains
Q. Discuss the significance of the Speaker's powers in maintaining parliamentary discipline and the implications of party-rebellion on the anti-defection law.
Dimensions to cover in your answer
- Role of the Speaker
- Anti-defection law (10th Schedule)
- Parliamentary democracy
- Way forward: Strengthening internal party democracy
Keywords: Parliamentary democracy · Anti-defection · Speaker's authority · Constitutional morality · Legislative discipline
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