Which Schedule of the Indian Constitution deals with Anti-Defection?
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A.
7th Schedule
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B.
8th Schedule
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C.
9th Schedule
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D.
10th Schedule
Correct Answer:
D. 10th Schedule
Explanation:
The Tenth Schedule of the Indian Constitution, popularly known as the Anti-Defection Law, was introduced by the 52nd Amendment Act in 1985. It sets out the specific grounds for the disqualification of elected members of Parliament (MPs) and State Legislatures (MLAs) if they abandon the political party on whose ticket they were elected. According to the provisions of this schedule, a legislator can be disqualified for voluntarily resigning from their party or for voting against the party's official directions (the whip) without prior permission. The authority to decide on such disqualification matters is vested in the Speaker or the Chairman of the respective House. While the law originally allowed for a split if one-third of a party's members defected, the 91st Amendment Act of 2003 removed this exemption, although it still allows for a merger if at least two-thirds of the members of a legislative party agree to it.
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