[Breaking] ‘Anti-Defection Law’ Necessary to Maintain the Integrity of Parliamentary Democracy’: SC Dismisses Plea Challenging 10th Schedule of Constitution

The Supreme Court of India affirmed the constitutional validity of the 10th Schedule, or Anti-Defection Law, originally introduced in 1985, dismissing a plea challenging it. The Court reiterated that the law prevents political instability by disqualifying members who switch parties, thereby upholding parliamentary democracy and accountability.