Article 100 of CoI : Article 100: Voting in Houses, power of Houses to act notwithstanding vacancies and quorum.

Explanation using Example

Example 1:

Scenario: Voting on a New Education Bill in the Lok Sabha

The Lok Sabha is debating a new Education Bill. There are 545 members in the Lok Sabha, but on the day of the vote, only 400 members are present.

1. Majority Vote: According to Article 100(1), the bill will be passed if a majority of the 400 members present and voting are in favor. If 201 members vote in favor and 199 vote against, the bill passes.
2. Speaker's Role: The Speaker of the Lok Sabha does not vote initially. However, if the votes are tied at 200 for and 200 against, the Speaker will cast the deciding vote.

Example 2:

Scenario: Discovery of an Ineligible Member in the Rajya Sabha

During a session of the Rajya Sabha, a bill is passed. Later, it is discovered that one of the members who participated in the voting was not eligible to be a member of the Rajya Sabha.

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