SHORT ANSWER:
President's Rule suspends the legislative assembly's authority in a state, affecting the application of the anti-defection law.
DETAILS:
- Under Article 356 of the Constitution, when President's Rule is imposed, the state assembly is dissolved or suspended.
- The anti-defection law (Tenth Schedule) applies to members of the assembly, but during President's Rule, the assembly's functioning is halted.
PUNISHMENT / IMPLICATIONS (if applicable):
- Members cannot be disqualified under the anti-defection law as the assembly is not in operation.
SOURCE:
- Constitution of India, Article 356 and Tenth Schedule.
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