The proclamation of Emergency must be approved by:
A.Lok Sabha
B.Rajya Sabha
C.Both the Houses of Parliament
D.Supreme Court of India
Answer:C
The proclamation of Emergency must be approved by:
A.Lok Sabha B.Rajya Sabha C.Both the Houses of Parliament D.Supreme Court of India
Explanation: Every resolution approving the proclamation of emergency or its continuance must be passed by either House of Parliament by a special majority that is, (a) a majority of the total membership of that house, and (b) a majority of not less than two-thirds of the members of that house present and voting. This special majority provision was introduced by the 44th Amendment Act of 1978. Previously, such resolution could be passed by a simple majority of the Parliament.