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Constitutional Alchemy

The anti-defection law was meant to end the era of the “Aaya Ram, Gaya Ram” politician. Four decades later, it has produced constitutional alchemists seeking ever newer ways to turn defection into legality.

SC to hear challenge to introduction of stringent PMLA provision

The Supreme Court on Friday said it would list on October 12, before a seven-judge constitution bench, petitions challenging the introduction of various stringent provisions in the Prevention of Money Laundering Act, 2002, as a money bill - part of the Finance Act 2018.