What are the provisions for introducing and passing Bills in Parliament?
Article 107 of the Indian Constitution lays down the provisions for introducing and passing Bills in Parliament. Subject to the provisions of Articles 109 and 117 for Money Bills and other financial Bills, a Bill may originate in either House of Parliament. A Bill is not deemed to have been passed by both Houses unless it has been agreed to by both Houses, either without amendment or with amendments agreed to by both Houses. A Bill pending in Parliament does not lapse due to the prorogation of the Houses. A Bill pending in the Council of States that has not been passed by the House of the People does not lapse on the dissolution of the House of the People. A Bill pending in the House of the People or having been passed by the House of the People and pending in the Council of States, subject to Article 108, lapses on the dissolution of the House of the People.