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When the two Houses of Parliament finally disagree on amendments to an ordinary Bill, which mechanism…

Under Article 108, the President may summon both Houses to a joint sitting after a qualifying deadlock. The Bill can pass there by a majority of members of both Houses…

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When the two Houses of Parliament finally disagree on amendments to an ordinary Bill, which mechanism may the President invoke under Article 108 of the Constitution of India?

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Under Article 108, the President may summon both Houses to a joint sitting after a qualifying deadlock. The Bill can pass there by a majority of members of both Houses present and voting. Money Bills are expressly excluded, and Article 368 requires a constitutional amendment Bill to pass in each House separately.

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Option A

Article 108 authorises a joint sitting of both Houses in the stated circumstances.

Option B

The President may summon the joint sitting. The members present and voting decide whether the Bill passes.

Option C

Article 108 provides no power for the Prime Minister to determine the Bill’s passage.

Option D

Article 108 provides for a joint sitting of both Houses. A special committee cannot make the binding decision described.

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