Anti-defection law is given in which schedule of Indian constitution?

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  1. Second Schedule
  2. Tenth Schedule
  3. Third Schedule
  4. Fourth Schedule

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Option 2 : Tenth Schedule
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  • Anti-defection law was introduced by the 52nd Amendment in 1985 during the tenure of Rajiv Gandhi. It is given in the Tenth Schedule of the Constitution.
  • This law enables the disqualification of legislators on the ground of defection which finally provides a stronger grip to the political parties on their members.
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