• The Anti-Defection Law (ADL) is governed by the 10th Schedule of the Indian Constitution. This law aims to prevent political defections by legislators and ensures that they remain loyal to their party, thereby promoting stability in the political system.
• The 10th Schedule specifies the grounds on which a legislator can be disqualified for defection, such as voluntarily giving up membership of the party or voting against the party's directive.
• In July 2024, two MLAs from the Jharkhand Assembly were disqualified under this law, reflecting the constitutional provision under the 10th Schedule.
• The other schedules listed in the options - 9th, 11th, 12th, and 8th - deal with other matters and are not related to the Anti-Defection Law.
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