Analyze the constitutional provisions regarding joint sitting of both Houses of Parliament under Article 108: 1. A joint sitting can be summoned by the President in case of a deadlock over a Constitutional Amendment Bill. 2. The Speaker of the Lok Sabha presides over a joint sitting of both houses when convened. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

💡 Solution & Explanation

Statement 1 is incorrect because a joint sitting cannot be summoned for a Constitutional Amendment Bill or a Money Bill; constitutional amendments must be passed by each house separately by a special majority. Statement 2 is correct because the Speaker of the Lok Sabha presides over the joint sitting, and in their absence, the Deputy Speaker presides, followed by the Deputy Chairman of the Rajya Sabha. Article 108 applies exclusively to ordinary bills where one house rejects a bill or disagrees on amendments. The mechanism ensures legislative gridlock is resolved through majority voting.