Article 108 of CoI : Article 108: Joint sitting of both Houses in certain cases.

Explanation using Example

Example 1:

Scenario: The Lok Sabha (House of the People) passes a Bill aimed at improving road safety regulations. The Bill is then sent to the Rajya Sabha (Council of States) for approval.

• Step 1: The Rajya Sabha rejects the Bill outright.
• Step 2: The President of India, noticing the deadlock, decides to intervene. He notifies both Houses of his intention to call a joint sitting.
• Step 3: A joint sitting of both the Lok Sabha and the Rajya Sabha is convened.
• Step 4: During the joint sitting, members from both Houses deliberate on the Bill. Some amendments are proposed and agreed upon.
• Step 5: The Bill, with the agreed amendments, is put to vote and is passed by a majority of the members present and voting.
• Outcome: The Bill is deemed to have been passed by both Houses and is sent to the President for assent, after which it becomes law.

Example 2:

Scenario: The Lok Sabha passes a Bill to regulate digital currencies. The Bill is then sent to the Rajya Sabha.

• Step 1: The Rajya Sabha pro...

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