What is the status of a bill passed by both Houses of Parliament if the Council of Ministers resigns before the President grants assent to it?

Parliament, Lok Sabha, Rajya Sabha & Legislative Procedure — question ID 878

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If a bill is passed by both Houses of Parliament and is awaiting the President's assent, the resignation of the Council of Ministers does not cause the bill to lapse. If a new Council of Ministers is formed and advises the President not to give assent to the bill, the President can use the 'Absolute Veto' (withholding assent) to reject the bill in accordance with the new council's advice.