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The Tenth Schedule of the Constitution of India is related to:
A)
Anti-Defection Law
B)
Rajya Sabha Seats
C)
Presidential Election
D)
None of the above

Correct Answer :   Anti-Defection Law


Maharashtra is in the throes of a constitutional crisis. All indications are that there is a planned mass defection underway.
 
Anti-Defection Law :
 
* The Tenth Schedule of the Constitution is commonly known as the anti-defection law.

* It was introduced in 1985 with a view to curb the tendency among legislators to switch loyalties from one party to another and facilitate the toppling of regimes and formation of new ones.

* The law provides for the Presiding Officer of the legislature to disqualify any defector on a petition by another member.

Published On : June 26, 2022
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