SC notice to Centre, ECI on plea against MLAs ‘abandoning’ seats to shift loyalty at public expense
The Supreme Court of India has issued notices to the Union government and the Election Commission regarding a plea against MLAs who resign and switch political parties shortly after being elected. The petitioner argues that such defections undermine the trust of voters and waste public funds on by-elections.
Why it matters
This case addresses the integrity of representative democracy and the legal accountability of elected officials who change party allegiances.
Supreme Court notice to Centre, ECI on plea against MLAs ‘abandoning’ seats to shift loyalty at public expense left The Supreme Court was hearing appeal was filed against a Madras High Court judgment that had dismissed a petition challenging the resignation and shift in allegiance of AIADMK MLAs, to the ruling Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam. Representational file Photo: @CMOTamilnadu X/ANI Photo https://th-i.thgim.com/public/incoming/54d3pi/article71626460.ece/alternates/FREE_1200/20260810309L.jpg ANI Chennai, Aug 10 ANI): Tamil Nadu Legislative Assembly members pay condolence for the passing of former Legislative Assembly Member Thiru. Ma. Subramanian (alias) Komugi Maniyan, in Chennai on Monday. (@CMOTamilnadu X/ANI Photo) ‘When a Member abandons that vote within weeks, not for any compelling cause but to change sides, he does not merely leave a seat.
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