Within what period must both Houses of Parliament approve a National Emergency proclamation under Article 352, if the Lok Sabha is not dissolved?
Question and options
Within what period must both Houses of Parliament approve a National Emergency proclamation under Article 352, if the Lok Sabha is not dissolved?
Within three months
Within one month
Within six months
Within two months
Answer and explanation
Article 352(4) makes the proclamation lapse after one month unless both Houses approve it within that time; the two-month period applies to President’s Rule under Article 356. Six months is the period for which an approved National Emergency continues under Article 352(5) unless renewed.
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