Anti-Defection Law (Tenth Schedule) - ಪಕ್ಷಾಂತರ ವಿರೋಧಿ ಕಾನೂನು | UPSC POLITY NOTES

Anti-Defection Law (Tenth Schedule) - ಪಕ್ಷಾಂತರ ವಿರೋಧಿ ಕಾನೂನು | UPSC POLITY NOTES

Anti-Defection Law (Tenth Schedule) - ಪಕ್ಷಾಂತರ ವಿರೋಧಿ ಕಾನೂನು 1. Meaning of Anti-Defection Law Simple meaning Defection means leaving one political party and joining another party after getting elected . Example A candidate wins election from Party A . After winning, he joins Party B . This is called defection (party switching) . To stop this problem, India made the Anti-Defection Law . 2. Constitutional Basis 52nd Constitutional Amendment Act, 1985 introduced the Anti-Defection Law . It added the Tenth Schedule to the Constitution. It also modified four Articles. Articles changed Article Meaning Article 101 Vacation of seats in Parliament Article 102 Disqualification of MPs Article 190 Vacation of seats in State Legislature Article 191 Disqualification of MLAs Purpose To stop political defections and maintain stability in government . 3. Change by 91st Amendment (2003) Earlier rule: If 1/3 members of a party split , they were not disqualified . Problem Politicians used this rule to escape punishment by splitting the party . …