Article 118 of CoI : Article 118: Rules of procedure.

Explanation using Example

Example 1:

Scenario: The Lok Sabha (House of the People) wants to introduce a new rule regarding the time allocated for members to speak during debates.

Application of Article 118(1): The Lok Sabha can create a rule that limits each member to a maximum of 10 minutes for their speech during debates. This rule is made to ensure that all members get an opportunity to speak and that the debates are conducted efficiently. This new rule must comply with the overall provisions of the Constitution of India.

Example 2:

Scenario: The Rajya Sabha (Council of States) is operating under the rules that were in place before the Constitution of India was enacted, and there is a need to modify these rules to better suit current needs.

Application of Article 118(2): Until the Rajya Sabha creates its own new rules, it will continue to follow the old rules that were in place for the Legislature of the Dominion of India. However, the Chairman of the Rajya Sabha can make necessary modifications and adaptations to these old rules to ensure they are relevant and effective for the current functioning of the Rajya Sabha.

Example 3:

Scenario: There is a need for a joint session of both the Lok Sabha and the Rajya Sabha to resolve a deadlock on a particular bill.

Application of Article 118(3): The President of India, after consulting with the Chairman of the Rajya Sabha and the Speaker of the Lok Sabha, can establish rules for how the joint session will be conducted. This includes how members will communicate and the procedures to be followed during the joint session.

Example 4:

Scenario: During a joint session of Parliament, the Speaker of the Lok Sabha is unavailable to preside over the meeting.

Application of Article 118(4): In the absence of the Speaker of the Lok Sabha, another person, as determined by the rules made under Article 118(3), will preside over the joint session. This ensures that the joint session can proceed smoothly even if the Speaker is not present.