Consider the following statements regarding the legislative process in India: 1. The formulation of a law is strictly a legislative process and is completely free of any political dynamics. 2. Any bill introduced in Parliament by a member who is not currently a minister is referred to as a Private Member's Bill. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Parliament, Lok Sabha, Rajya Sabha & Legislative Procedure — question ID 765
Options
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Explanation
Statement 1 is incorrect because lawmaking is not merely a legal or legislative process; it is highly political in nature, involving public pressure, debates, interest groups, and political negotiations. Statement 2 is correct because if any member of Parliament other than a minister proposes a bill, it is designated as a Private Member's Bill.