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Once approved by Parliament, a National Emergency under Article 352 remains in force for ______ months, and can be extended indefinitely by fresh Parliamentary approval every six months.
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Answer: 6
Emergency duration and extension: (a) Initial validity: Once approved by Parliament, Emergency remains valid for 6 months from date of approval, (b) Extension mechanism: Can be extended indefinitely by fresh Parliamentary approval every 6 months (special majority each time), (c) Rationale: Ensure periodic democratic review; prevent indefinite Emergency without fresh mandate, (d) Safeguards: (i) Each extension requires special majority (majority of total membership + 2/3 present and voting), (ii) Lok Sabha can revoke by simple majority resolution, (iii) 1/10th members can demand special sitting for revocation, (e) Historical context: During 1975-77 Emergency, extensions approved by Parliament with opposition jailed; 44th Amendment strengthened revocation safeguards to prevent recurrence. Illustrates calibrated design: Emergency can continue if threat persists, but subject to continuous democratic oversight.