Question

Define absolute majority in the indian constitution

Answer 1

Answer:

It refers to a majority of more than 50% of the total membership of the house. For example, as the total membership of Lok Sabha is 545, an absolute majority in Lok Sabha means – 50% of 545 plus 1, ie. 273.

Answer 2

Answer:

When the Indian Constitutionmentions “all the then members”, that refers to the effective majority. For example, in Rajya Sabha, out of the total strength of 245 members if there are 45 vacancies, then the effectivestrength of the house is 200. Then theeffective majority is 50% of 200 plus 1, ie 101.