Indian Polity • Parliament & ExecutiveMedium
What happens to a Bill that has been passed by the Rajya Sabha and is pending in the Lok Sabha when the Lok Sabha is dissolved?
A. It lapses✓ Correct Answer
B. It does not lapse
C. It is referred to a joint sitting automatically
D. It is sent back to the President
💡 Solution & Explanation
Under Article 107 of the Constitution of India, a Bill pending in the Lok Sabha lapses upon the dissolution of the House, regardless of whether it originated there or was transmitted from the Rajya Sabha. Bills pending solely in the Rajya Sabha that have not been passed by the Lok Sabha do not lapse. Parliamentary procedures regarding the life of bills are frequently tested in Indian polity.
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