How a Bill becomes law in India's Parliament

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Every central law in India — from a one-line amendment to a new criminal code — travels the same basic route through Parliament. Here is that route, step by step.

1. Introduction (first reading)

A Bill can be introduced in either House, except a Money Bill, which can only begin in the Lok Sabha. A Bill introduced by a minister is a government Bill; one introduced by any other member is a private member’s Bill. At introduction the House only grants leave to introduce it; there is normally no debate on its merits. The Bill is then published in the Gazette.

Rajya Sabha on Indian Politics

How a Bill becomes law in India's Parliament

1. Introduction (first reading)