What is the purpose of the Tenth Schedule of the Indian Constitution?
The Tenth Schedule of the Indian Constitution deals with provisions related to disqualification of members of Parliament and State Legislatures on the grounds of defection. It aims to curb political instability caused by elected representatives switching parties or disobeying party directives during voting in the House. The provisions in the Tenth Schedule detail the conditions under which a member can be disqualified, exemptions for certain office-holders, and the procedure for deciding on questions of disqualification.