Mentor’s comment- In the introduction briefly explain the anti-defection law. In the body, explain its  importance but how it has been misused. Mention about the working of Anti-Defection law, the issues concerning the same. Also, mention the importance of intra-party debates and dissent and the effect of anti-defection law on healthy democracy. Present relevant court … Continue reading Examine the issues in the effective functioning of the anti-defection law. Does the law, while discouraging defections, also lead to defeat of healthy intra-party debates and dissent? Analyse. 10 marks