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If a National Emergency proclamation is issued when Lok Sabha is dissolved, and Rajya Sabha approves it, the new Lok Sabha must approve it within 30 days of its first sitting, or the Emergency lapses.

  1. True
  2. False

Answer: True

Emergency approval during dissolution: (a) Article 352(6): If Lok Sabha dissolved during Emergency, and Rajya Sabha approves proclamation, it remains valid, (b) New Lok Sabha requirement: Must approve within 30 days of its first sitting; if not, Emergency lapses, (c) Rationale: Ensure fresh democratic mandate for continued Emergency; prevent executive from bypassing electoral accountability, (d) Historical context: During 1975-77 Emergency, Lok Sabha term extended; 44th Amendment strengthened safeguards to ensure periodic electoral review, (e) Balance: Continuity during transitional period (avoid vacuum) vs. democratic accountability (fresh mandate). Illustrates constitutional design: Emergency powers subject to continuous democratic oversight, even during electoral transitions.

Topic Emergency Powers - Article 352 Proclamation Laying and Approval Timeline
Exam Relevance Emergency approval during dissolution critical for UPSC Mains and Judiciary exams
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