In the event of a deadlock between the Lok Sabha and the Rajya Sabha over a non-money ordinary bill, who possesses the constitutional power to summon a joint sitting of both houses under Article 108?

💡 Solution & Explanation

Under Article 108, the President of India has the constitutional authority to summon a joint sitting of both houses to resolve a legislative deadlock over an ordinary bill. The joint sitting is presided over by the Speaker of the Lok Sabha, or in their absence, the Deputy Speaker or Deputy Chairman. Money bills and constitutional amendment bills cannot be subjected to a joint sitting procedure.