Anti-defection law: Supreme Court ready to hear plea for its interpretation

The Supreme Court will examine the anti-defection law's interpretation concerning political party mergers.

Kapil Sibal argued that electoral verdicts can be altered through such merger provisions.

The court acknowledged significant issues with the Tenth Schedule's current working.

It issued notice to the Centre seeking its response on the matter.

This legal challenge could have major repercussions for the country's political landscape. ...