The Tenth Schedule of Indian Constitution deals with anti-defection law.
About Anti-Defection Law
The Anti-Defection Law was passed in 1985 through 52nd amendment to the Constitution, which led to addition of Tenth Schedule and amendment of articles 101, 102, 190 and 191.
The main objective was to deter ‘the evil of political defections’ and to enhance the credibility of the country’s polity by addressing rampant party hopping by elected representatives.
The anti-defection law deals with situations of defection in Parliament or state legislatures by:
Members of a political party,
Independent members, and
Nominated members.
Grounds for Disqualification under Anti-Defection Law
