Question

Which Amendment introduced the Anti-Defection Law in the Indian Constitution, aiming to prevent elected members from switching parties?

• A. 61st Amendment
• B. 42nd Amendment
• C. 44th Amendment
• D. 52nd Amendment

Answer 1

Answer:

D. 52nd Amendment

The Anti-Defection Law, aiming to prevent elected members from switching parties, was introduced through the 52nd Amendment Act of 1985, which added the Tenth Schedule to the Indian Constitution. The 52nd Amendment of the Indian Constitution relates to Anti-defection Law. The 52nd Amendment Act of 1985 provided for the disqualification of the members of Parliament and the state legislature on the ground of the Deflection of one political party to another. The 10th Schedule of the Indian Constitution is designed to prevent political defections prompted by the lure of office, material benefits, or other considerations. The Anti-defection law was passed by Parliament in 1985 and was reinforced in 2002.