SHORT ANSWER:
President's Rule can affect the application of the anti-defection law by altering the composition of the legislative assembly in a state.
DETAILS:
- Under President's Rule, the state assembly may be dissolved, which can lead to changes in party representation.
- The anti-defection law, as per the Tenth Schedule of the Constitution, prevents elected members from switching parties to maintain stability in the assembly.
PUNISHMENT / IMPLICATIONS (if applicable):
- If a member defects, they may lose their seat in the assembly as per the provisions of the anti-defection law.
SOURCE:
- Constitution of India, Tenth Schedule
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