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The Tenth Schedule of the Indian Constitution was added by the 52nd Amendment Act, 1985, and it is commonly known as the Anti-Defection Law. This schedule was introduced to prevent the defection of elected members of the Parliament and State Legislatures.
The Anti-Defection Law applies to both Members of Parliament (MPs) and Members of Legislative Assemblies (MLAs).
The law mandates that if an elected member voluntarily gives up their party membership or votes against their party's directives, they may be disqualified by the Chairperson of the respective house.
The Tenth Schedule aims to curb political instability caused by frequent defections, especially after elections, which can lead to changes in government.
Additional Information:
Eighth Schedule: Lists the languages recognized by the Indian Constitution.
Eleventh Schedule: Contains the list of Panchayats' powers and functions.
Ninth Schedule: Deals with laws that are exempt from judicial review under Article 31B.