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Which of the following is addressed by the Tenth Schedule of the Indian Constitution?
A
Panchayati Raj Institutions
B
Anti-defection Law
C
Officially Recognized Languages
D
Constitutional Amendment Process
Correct Answer:
B
Anti-defection Law
- The Tenth Schedule was added to the Constitution by the 52nd Constitutional Amendment Act, 1985 to address the problem of political defections.
- It aims to ensure stability in governments by preventing elected representatives from switching parties for personal or political gain.
- A legislator can be disqualified if they voluntarily give up party membership or vote against party directives (whip) without permission.
- Independent members lose their seat if they join a political party after election.
- Nominated members are disqualified if they join a party after six months of nomination.
- The Speaker or Chairman of the House decides disqualification cases.
- The law strengthens party discipline but has also raised concerns about limiting legislators’ freedom of expression and debate.