What are the grounds for disqualification under the Tenth Schedule of the Indian Constitution?
Under the Tenth Schedule of the Indian Constitution, a member of a House can be disqualified on the grounds of defection in the following situations: 1) If the member voluntarily gives up their membership of the political party they belong to, 2) If the member votes or abstains from voting contrary to the direction issued by their political party or an authorized person, without obtaining prior permission, and such action is not condoned within fifteen days, 3) If an elected member who has been elected as an independent candidate joins any political party after the election, and 4) If a nominated member joins any political party after the expiry of six months from the date they take their seat in the House.