Article 108 of CoI : Article 108: Joint Sitting Of Both Houses In Certain Cases

Explanation using Example

Imagine the Lok Sabha (House of the People) passes a bill regarding data privacy and sends it to the Rajya Sabha (Council of States) for consideration. The Rajya Sabha disagrees with certain clauses and suggests amendments. However, the Lok Sabha does not agree to these amendments. After negotiations, no consensus is reached, and more than six months have passed since the Rajya Sabha received the bill. As a result, the President of India, under Article 108 of the Constitution, decides to summon a joint sitting of both houses.

In this joint session, members of both the Lok Sabha and the Rajya Sabha come together to deliberate on the bill. The President ensures that the session is conducted in accordance with Article 108, meaning no new amendments can be proposed except those necessary due to the delay or those related to the disagreements between the two houses. Finally, a majority of the members present and voting at the joint session approve the bill with the necessary amendments. Consequently, the bill is deemed to have been passed by both houses of Parliament and moves forward in the legislative process towards becoming law.