Justice Joymalya Bagchi made the observation on lawmakers' duty to party ideology
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Having majority no reason for lawmakers to defy party: Supreme Court
Supreme Court Justice Joymalya Bagchi observed that having a legislative majority does not justify lawmakers defecting from their party, emphasizing that democratic maturity lies in adherence to party ideology. The remark underscores the importance of the anti-defection law (Tenth Schedule) in maintaining political stability and party discipline. This judicial perspective reinforces constitutional principles governing legislator conduct and is highly relevant for polity questions on democratic governance.
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Ruling emphasizes anti-defection law (Tenth Schedule) significance
Democratic maturity measured by constancy to political party ideology
Majority in legislature does not permit defiance of party whip
Relevant for UPSC/State PSC polity: anti-defection, legislative conduct
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