The Tenth Schedule of the Indian Constitution is designed to prevent 'horse-trading' and maintain party discipline among elected representatives.
Consider the following provisions regarding disqualifications on grounds of defection as per the Tenth Schedule of the Constitution of India: I. If an elected member voluntarily gives up his/her membership of a political party II. If an elected member votes or abstains from voting in such House contrary to any direction issued by his/her political party or by any one authorized to do so, without obtaining any prior permission Select the correct statement/statements using the codes given below which is/are criteria for the disqualification on grounds of defection in India.
Asked in JrInfoPR 19 2023 2912 2023 · Topic: Schedules (Tenth Schedule: Anti-Defection Law (Disqualification of Members))
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