SHORT ANSWER:
The Anti-Defection Law allows exceptions for elected members to change parties under certain conditions.
DETAILS:
- A member can change parties if they are elected as a result of a split in their original party.
- A member can join another party if they are part of a merger between parties.
- If a member is elected as an independent candidate, they can join a political party within six months.
PUNISHMENT / IMPLICATIONS (if applicable):
- If a member violates the Anti-Defection Law without falling under these exceptions, they may lose their seat in the legislature.
SOURCE:
- Tenth Schedule of the Constitution of India (Anti-Defection Law)
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