Disqualification on the ground of defection for a Member of Parliament will not apply ........

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Disqualification on the ground of defection for a Member of Parliament will not apply________.

If he abstains from voting in the House contrary to the direction of the political party

If he has voluntarily given up his membership of a political party

If a nominated member of a House joins a political party after six months

In case of split in the original political party to which concerned member is elected

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Explanation:

Tenth Schedule to the Constitution of India –
2. Disqualification on ground of defection.— (1) Subject to the provisions of paragraphs 4 and 5, a member of a House belonging to any political party shall be disqualified for being a member of the House— (a) if he has voluntarily given up his membership of such political party; or (b) if he votes or abstains from voting in such House contrary to any direction issued by the political party to which he belongs or by any person or authority authorised by it in this behalf, without obtaining, in either case, the prior permission of such political party, person or authority and such voting or abstention has not been condoned by such political party, person or authority within fifteen days from the date of such voting or abstention.