Special Majority

Question 1

what?

Answer 1

(a) Two-thirds majority of those present and voting,
(b) Simple majority of the total membership
of the House.

Question 2

Used when?

Answer 2

-pass a constitutional amendment bill
which does not affect federalism
􀀇 Removal of judges of SC/HC
􀀇 Removal of CEC/CAG
􀀇 Approval of national emergency requires
special majority in both houses
􀀇 Resolution by the state legislature for
the creation/abolition of Legislative
Council (Article 169)