Recent Developments to the Tenth Schedule of the Indian Constitution
- Since 1985, the Tenth Schedule of the Indian Constitution, or the anti-defection law, has gone through certain changes in its provisions. This can be seen through the 91st Amendment Act of 2003 and the 97th Act of 2011.
- The 91st Amendment Act (2003) introduced a provision allowing for the merger of political parties. Members who join the party as a result of a merger are exempt from disqualification.
- The 97th Amendment Act (2011) added a provision setting a time limit of three months for the presiding officers to decide on defection cases.
Tenth Schedule of Indian Constitution – Anti Defection Law Note
The Tenth Schedule of the Indian Constitution was established through a law passed by the Constitution of India in 1985. This provision is stated in the 52nd Amendment of the Indian Constitution and is said to have introduced the term “political party” for the first time in the Constitution. The Tenth Schedule of the Indian Constitution plays an important role in the political framework of India. This schedule is commonly known as the Anti-Defection Law.
The Tenth Schedule of the Anti-Defection Law was enacted to establish stability in the operation of legislative bodies and reduce political defections. This amendment aimed to prevent party-switching among the elected members of a political party and protect the integrity of the election mandate.
Table of Content
- What is Defection?
- Provisions of the Tenth Schedule
- Process of the Anti-Defection Law
- Merits and Demerits of the Tenth Schedule of the Indian Constitution
- A Famous Case of Anti Defection Law – Aaya Ram, Gaya Ram
- Recent Developments to the Tenth Schedule of the Indian Constitution
- FAQs on the Tenth Schedule of the Indian Constitution