Question

Which of the following Article of the Constitution of India provides provisions for a joint sitting of both Houses of Parliament?
1. Article 108
2. Article 122
3. Article 93
4. Article 126

Answer 1

Correct Answer - Option 1 : Article 108

The correct answer is Article 108.

• Article 108 of the Indian Constitution provides for a joint sitting of both Houses of Parliament. Accordingly, a joint session can be summoned when:
  • If after a bill is passed by one House and transmitted to the other House
  • The other House rejects this bill, or
  • The Houses do not agree on the amendments made to the bill, or
  • More than six months elapse with the bill being received by the other House without it being passed.
• Then, the President can summon a joint sitting unless the bill had elapsed because of the Lok Sabha’s dissolution.

Article number	For
Article 122	Courts not to inquire into proceedings of Parliament
Article 93	The speakers and Deputy speakers of the house of the people
Article 126	Appointment of acting Chief justice