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Politics & government

Joint sitting

A sitting of both houses of Parliament together, called by the President under Article 108 to settle a deadlock over an ordinary bill. The Speaker presides. It cannot be used for money bills or constitutional amendments.

Related termsLok SabhaRajya Sabha

“Joint sitting” in our stories

PoliticsIndia

How a bill becomes a law in India

Three readings in each house, a committee if needed, the President’s assent — and the special routes for money bills, ordinances and amendments to the Constitution.

·Rational Times Explainers·3 min read
PoliticsIndia

How the Rajya Sabha works

A house that is never dissolved, elected by state legislators, with equal say on most laws — but not on money.

·Rational Times Explainers·2 min read