A Proclamation of National Emergency under Article 352 must be approved by both Houses of Parliament…

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A Proclamation of National Emergency under Article 352 must be approved by both Houses of Parliament within one month of its issue by special majority (majority of total membership and 2/3 of members present and voting).

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Parliamentary approval safeguards (44th Amendment, 1978): (a) Time limit: Approval required within 1 month of proclamation issue, (b) Special majority: (i) Majority of total membership of each House, AND (ii) 2/3 of members present and voting, (c) If Lok Sabha dissolved: Rajya Sabha can approve, but new Lok Sabha must approve within 30 days of reconstitution, (d) Extension: Once approved, Emergency remains valid for 6 months; can be extended indefinitely by fresh Parliamentary approval every 6 months (special majority each time), (e) Revocation: Lok Sabha can revoke by simple majority resolution; 1/10th members can demand special sitting. Illustrates democratic checks on executive emergency power.

Topic National Emergency - Parliamentary Approval

Exam Relevance Emergency Parliamentary procedure frequently asked in UPSC Prelims and SSC CGL Tier-2

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A Proclamation of National Emergency under Article 352 must be approved by both Houses of Parliament within one month of its issue by special majority (majority of total membership and 2/3 of members present and voting).