Prior to the 91st Constitutional Amendment Act, 2003, a 'split' (with one-third of members forming a separate group) in a political party was an exception to disqualification under the anti-defection law. This exception no longer exists.
Disqualification on grounds of defection for a member of Parliament will not apply :
Asked in OPSC CS Prelims 2016 · Topic: Political Parties (Anti-Defection Law and Party Discipline)
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Answer: A. In case of a split in the original political party to which he is elected
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