A Bill can be introduced in either House of Parliament (except Money Bills, which can only be introduced in Lok Sabha).

Bills are broadly categorized into Ordinary Bills, Money Bills, Financial Bills, and Constitutional Amendment Bills, each with specific procedural requirements.

Introduction (First Reading): The Bill is introduced, often without debate, by a Minister (Government Bill) or a private member (Private Member's Bill).

Second Reading: This is the most crucial stage involving detailed consideration of the Bill, clause-by-clause discussion, and proposing amendments. Bills are often referred to Parliamentary Committees for in-depth scrutiny at this stage.

Third Reading: A formal stage where voting on the Bill as a whole takes place, usually without further amendments.

Passage in Second House: After passing in one House, the Bill goes to the other House for similar stages of consideration and passage.

President's Assent: Once passed by both Houses, the Bill is sent to the President for assent. The President can give assent, withhold assent, or return the Bill (except Money Bills) for reconsideration.

Upon the President's assent, the Bill becomes an Act and is published in the Gazette of India, coming into force on a specified date.

In case of a deadlock over an Ordinary Bill, the President can summon a Joint Sitting of both Houses (Article 108).

A Bill can be introduced in either House of Parliament (except Money Bills, which can only be introduced in Lok Sabha).

Bills are broadly categorized into Ordinary Bills, Money Bills, Financial Bills, and Constitutional Amendment Bills, each with specific procedural requirements.

Introduction (First Reading): The Bill is introduced, often without debate, by a Minister (Government Bill) or a private member (Private Member's Bill).

Second Reading: This is the most crucial stage involving detailed consideration of the Bill, clause-by-clause discussion, and proposing amendments. Bills are often referred to Parliamentary Committees for in-depth scrutiny at this stage.

Third Reading: A formal stage where voting on the Bill as a whole takes place, usually without further amendments.

Passage in Second House: After passing in one House, the Bill goes to the other House for similar stages of consideration and passage.

President's Assent: Once passed by both Houses, the Bill is sent to the President for assent. The President can give assent, withhold assent, or return the Bill (except Money Bills) for reconsideration.

Upon the President's assent, the Bill becomes an Act and is published in the Gazette of India, coming into force on a specified date.

In case of a deadlock over an Ordinary Bill, the President can summon a Joint Sitting of both Houses (Article 108).