Tenth Schedule

Why it matters

• It aims to curb political instability caused by the frequent shifting of party allegiances by elected representatives.
• It establishes the Speaker or the Chairman of the House as the final adjudicating authority regarding disqualification petitions.
• It provides specific exemptions for mergers between political parties and splits within legislative groups under defined conditions.

How it is asked

Focus on the judicial interpretation of the Speaker's role, the scope of judicial review in disqualification matters, and the constitutional validity of the exceptions provided for mergers.