Section 2 of CoI : Section 2: Disqualification on ground of defection.

Explanation using Example

Example 1:

Rajesh is a Member of the Legislative Assembly (MLA) in the state of Maharashtra. He was elected as a candidate from the XYZ political party. After a few months, Rajesh decides to join another political party, ABC, without resigning from his current position or obtaining permission from the XYZ party. According to Section 2 of the Tenth Schedule of the Constitution of India, Rajesh will be disqualified from being a member of the House because he has voluntarily given up his membership of the XYZ party.

Example 2:

Priya is a Member of Parliament (MP) in the Lok Sabha. She was elected as a candidate from the DEF political party. During a crucial vote on a bill, Priya votes against the party's official stance without obtaining prior permission from the party leadership. The DEF party does not condone her action within fifteen days. As per Section 2 of the Tenth Schedule, Priya will be disqualified from being a member of the H...

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