Question

When a bill is passed by the Parliament and the President, what is the status of the same?

• A. Bill approved
• B. Law
• C. Bill exercised for administration
• D. Government procedures

Hint:

A bill becomes a law only after it passes both Houses of Parliament and receives the President's assent — this marks the completion of the legislative process in India.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is B

Step 1: Legislative process.
In India, a bill must go through several stages before it becomes a law. It is introduced in either House of Parliament — Lok Sabha or Rajya Sabha — debated, possibly amended, and then passed by both Houses.

Step 2: Role of the President.
After being passed by both Houses, the bill is sent to the President for assent. The President may either give assent, withhold assent, or return the bill (in the case of a non-money bill) for reconsideration. Once the President gives assent, the bill is enacted as a Law.

Step 3: Analysis of options.
- (A) Bill approved: Indicates parliamentary approval but not yet a law.
- (B) Law: Correct — after Presidential assent, the bill becomes a law.
- (C) Bill exercised for administration: Incorrect and not a legal term.
- (D) Government procedures: Too general and unrelated.

Step 4: Conclusion.
Hence, once a bill is passed by both Houses of Parliament and receives the President's assent, it becomes a Law.