Part V - Parliament • Article

Article 79 Simplified: Constitution of Parliament

Article 79 creates the Parliament of India. It tells us that Parliament isn't just one room; it's made of three parts: 1) The President. 2) The Rajya Sabha (Council of States). 3) The Lok Sabha (House of the People). You need all three to make a law for the country.

Official Text

There shall be a Parliament for the Union which shall consist of the President and two Houses to be known respectively as the Council of States and the House of the People.

Simple Meaning

Explain Like Ten

India's Parliament is like a three-part machine: the President (the final stamp of approval), the Rajya Sabha (the wise elder house representing states), and the Lok Sabha (the people's house where you vote for your MP). All three must work together to make a law. Article 79 simply announces: 'There shall be a Parliament!' and tells us it has these three parts.

Student Mode

Article 79 constitutes the Parliament of the Union, comprising the President AND two Houses (Rajya Sabha and Lok Sabha). The inclusion of the President in the definition of Parliament is significant — it means the President's assent is an essential component of the law-making process. Parliament is the supreme legislative body of the Union and derives its authority from the people through elections.

Example

When a new law is passed, it goes through the Lok Sabha, then the Rajya Sabha, and finally gets signed by the President. This 'Triple Check' is what Article 79 describes.

Key Takeaway

Parliament = President + Lok Sabha + Rajya Sabha.

FAQs

Why is the President included in the definition of Parliament?

Because the President's assent is constitutionally required to pass a bill into law (Article 111). Without Presidential assent, a bill passed by both Houses cannot become an Act. Thus the President is an integral part of the legislative process, not just the executive.

What is the difference between Parliament and the two Houses?

Parliament = President + Rajya Sabha + Lok Sabha. The two Houses (Rajya Sabha and Lok Sabha) are only part of Parliament, not the whole. Certain functions — like passing a bill — require all three elements.

Which articles immediately follow Article 79 and what do they deal with?

Article 80 deals with the composition of the Rajya Sabha, Article 81 deals with the composition of the Lok Sabha, and Article 83 covers the duration of both Houses.