Under the Tenth Schedule, if a party issues a whip on a matter of conscience (e.g., moral/ethical issue), members can still vote according to conscience without facing disqualification.

Tenth Schedule doesn't distinguish between 'conscience votes' and other votes. If party issues whip, members must follow it or face disqualification (unless condoned within 15 days). Contrast with UK/other democracies where 'free votes' allowed on conscience issues. Debate ongoing in India about introducing conscience vote exception to balance party discipline with individual conscience.