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The Indian Constitution has provisions for holding a joint session of the two houses of the Parliament. Enumerate the occasions when this would normally happen and also the occasions when it cannot, with reasons thereof. (200 words)
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The President, the Upper House (Rajya Sabha), and the Lower House (Lok Sabha) make up India’s parliament.
According to Article 108 of the Constitution, the following circumstances may result in the calling of a joint session of parliament:
The following bills have been approved during combined sittings:
The 1960 Dowry Prohibition Bill.
Bill, 1977: Banking Service Commission (Repeal).
The 2002 Prevention of Terrorism Bill.
Certain Joint Session Exemptions:
Money Bill: Only the Lok Sabha must approve money bills in accordance with the Indian Constitution. The Lok Sabha is open to recommendations from the Rajya Sabha, which it need not take.
Bill for Constitutional Amendment: In accordance with Article 368, both chambers of parliament may change the Indian Constitution with a two-thirds majority. In the event of a dispute between the two houses, a joint session of parliament is not called for.