A:
Duly Passed By Both Houses
B:
Signed By The Prime Minister
C:
Signed By The Speaker And Chief Justice Of India
D:
Signed By The President
Explanation
The correct answer is D: Signed by the President.
In India, the process of making a law involves the following steps:
Introduction of a Bill: A Bill is a draft of a proposed law that is introduced in either house of the Parliament. A Bill can be introduced by a minister or by a member of parliament.
Discussion and Debate: The Bill is discussed and debated in both houses of Parliament - the Lok Sabha and the Rajya Sabha. Members can propose amendments to the Bill during this stage.
Passage by Both Houses: If the Bill is approved by both the Lok Sabha and the Rajya Sabha, it is sent to the President for his or her assent.
Approval by the President: The President can either give his or her assent to the Bill or withhold it. If the President withholds his or her assent, the Bill goes back to Parliament for reconsideration.
Notification in the Gazette: If the President gives his or her assent to the Bill, it is notified in the Gazette of India and becomes an Act of Parliament.
Therefore, a Bill becomes a law only when it is duly passed by both houses of Parliament and signed by the President of India. Signing of the Bill by the Prime Minister, Speaker, or Chief Justice of India is not a requirement for a Bill to become a law in India.
