Abhishek Verma
Political science
June 2025
This research paper provides a detailed comparative analysis of the work of the two Houses of the Indian Parliament- the Lok Sabha and the Rajya Sabha. It focuses on their historical backgrounds, the constitutional provisions, composition, powers and legislative procedures and roles in the provisions of executive accountability. Based on doctrinal analysis and empirical information culled out of parliamentary records, committee reports, and performance of the two chambers between 1990 and 2025, the research paper brings into focus the structural asymmetry and functional complementarity between the two chambers. Although the Lok Sabha is superior to the Rajya Sabha when it comes to the Money Bills and executive authority, the latter is crucial in federal representation, legislature scrutiny, and policy discussion. Other challenges such as the rising disruptions, deterioration of the quality of debates, misuse of Money Bill provisions and the failure to use parliamentary committee effectively have also been discussed in the paper. The study ends with the recommendations of practical reforms that promote the reinforcement of institutional mechanisms to support the principles of deliberative democracy and guarantee the successful functioning of the bicameral legislature in India.
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