SHORT ANSWER:
The Tenth Schedule of the Indian Constitution deals with the disqualification of Members of Parliament and State Legislatures on the grounds of defection.
DETAILS:
- It provides the legal framework for disqualifying elected representatives if they defect from the party they were elected to.
- It allows for certain exceptions, such as if a member joins another party within six months of being elected.
PUNISHMENT / IMPLICATIONS (if applicable):
- Disqualified members cannot contest elections for a period of six years from the date of disqualification.
SOURCE:
- Constitution of India, Tenth Schedule
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