Indian Polity

When the Lok Sabha is dissolved, certain pending work ends or 'lapses.' A bill lapses if: 1. It is pending in the Lok Sabha. 2. It is passed by the Lok Sabha but is pending in the Rajya Sabha. However, a bill does NOT lapse if: 1. It is pending in the Rajya Sabha but not passed by the Lok Sabha. 2. It is passed by both houses but is waiting for the President's assent. Example: If the Lok Sabha passes a Bill on education but dissolves before the Rajya Sabha votes on it, the bill dies.

A Money Bill deals only with taxes, government borrowing, or spending from the Consolidated Fund of India. Only the Lok Sabha can introduce it. The Rajya Sabha has very limited powers here; it must return the bill within 14 days. The Rajya Sabha cannot reject or amend it. If they do not return it in 14 days, it is considered passed. Example: The Annual Budget is a Money Bill because it deals with how the government collects and spends money.

This is a legal order issued by the Supreme Court or High Courts. It is sent to a lower court or a semi-judicial body. Its purpose is to stop the lower court from continuing a case that is outside its legal authority. It is a preventive measure. It says, 'Stop what you are doing because you do not have the power to hear this case.' Example: If a small consumer court tries to handle a heavy criminal murder trial, a High Court will issue a Writ of Prohibition.