A joint sitting of the two Houses of Parliament is an exceptional constitutional mechanism designed to resolve legislative deadlocks between the Lok Sabha and the Rajya Sabha.
A deadlock is considered to have arisen when, after a bill has been passed by one House and sent to the other:
Note: While calculating this six-month period, any time during which the House is prorogued or adjourned for more than four consecutive days is excluded.
Joint sitting is applicable only to:
It is not applicable to:
Note: Chairman of Rajya Sabha does not preside as he/she is not a member of either House
At a joint sitting, amendments can be moved only in limited situations:
Joint sitting has been used only three times:
The provision of joint sitting ensures that legislative stalemates do not paralyse governance, while still preserving bicameralism. However, in practice, it tends to reinforce the numerical advantage of the Lok Sabha.
Q1. Under which Article is joint sitting provided?
Article 108 of the Constitution.
Q2. Who summons a joint sitting?
The President of India.
Q3. Is joint sitting applicable to Money Bills?
No, Money Bills are excluded.
Q4. Who presides over a joint sitting?
The Speaker of the Lok Sabha.
Q5. What is the quorum for a joint sitting?
One-tenth of the total membership of both Houses
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