Article 111 of CoI : Article 111: Assent To Bills

Explanation using Example

Imagine the Parliament of India passes a bill related to environmental regulation. The bill, after being approved by both the Lok Sabha and the Rajya Sabha, is sent to the President for assent. The President, upon reviewing the bill, believes that certain provisions could be more stringent to better protect the environment. Since the bill is not a money bill, the President decides to exercise the power granted by Article 111 of the Constitution of India.

The President returns the bill with a message suggesting amendments to strengthen the environmental safeguards. The Parliament then reconsiders the bill, taking into account the President's recommendations, and decides to incorporate some of the suggested amendments. The revised bill is passed once again by both Houses and is resent to the President for assent. According to Article 111, the President is now obligated to give assent to the bill, and it becomes law.