Supreme Court stays Calcutta HC verdict disqualifying Mukul Roy as MLA for defecting to Trinamool Congress
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Why in news
The Supreme Court stayed the Calcutta High Court's verdict disqualifying Mukul Roy as an MLA for defecting from the BJP to the Trinamool Congress in 2021.
Background
The Calcutta High Court exercised its authority under the anti-defection law for the first time to disqualify Mukul Roy. The Supreme Court's stay prevents the disqualification from taking effect during the ongoing review of the case.
Facts for Prelims
- FactMukul Roy defected from the BJP to the Trinamool Congress (TMC) in 2021.
For Mains
Q. Examine the role of the judiciary in interpreting the anti-defection law and its implications on political stability and the principle of representative democracy.
Dimensions to cover in your answer
- Judicial interpretation: Balancing the 'free mandate' of voters against the stability of the legislative house.
- Legislative integrity: Addressing the loophole of floor-crossing versus extra-constitutional maneuvers.
- Federal friction: Impact of state-level disqualification proceedings on national political dynamics.
Keywords: Anti-defection law · Judicial review · Political stability · Representative democracy · Constitutional morality
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