ACTIZEN Activity 12

Very frequently, we hear about a new bill getting passed by the Cabinet , or a certain law getting amended by Parliament. But have we ever taken a moment to try and understand how laws are made in India? Laws in India can be made by the Union Government (National Laws) or by the State
Government (State Laws). For a law to be recognised in India, it must first be introduced in the form of a ‘Bill’ in either House of the Parliament, then passed by both Houses and then finally, the President of India must assent to it before it becomes an “Act of Parliament”.

Bill – A bill, also known as a draft act of Parliament, is a proposed law that has not been passed yet. Once passed by both Houses of Parliament (Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha) and approved by the President, it becomes a Law.