Phase IFoundation
Background
Overview
Essential for understanding the stability of governments, party discipline, the role of the Speaker, and the evolution of India's parliamentary democracy. It's a recurring topic in GS2.
The Tenth Schedule of the Indian Constitution, popularly known as the Anti-Defection Law, was added by the 52nd Amendment Act of 1985. Its primary objective is to prevent political defections by elected representatives from one party to another, thereby ensuring stability in governments and upholding the mandate of the electorate.