Parliamentary Sessions

As per the Constitution of India, the maximum duration of a Parliament session is 180 days in a year.

Article 85 of the Indian Constitution empowers the President to summon and prorogue Parliament sessions.

As per the Constitution of India, the minimum duration of a Parliament session is 30 days in a year.

The first session of a newly elected Parliament is known as the Inaugural Session.

The last session of a Parliament before its dissolution is known as the Terminal Session.

The Budget Session of Parliament is primarily dedicated to the presentation and discussion of the Union Budget.

The Winter Session of Parliament is typically held during the winter months.

The Monsoon Session of Parliament is typically held during the monsoon months.

A special session of Parliament convened to address urgent matters is known as a Special Session.

A session of Parliament that is adjourned before its scheduled end is known as an Adjourned Session.

A session of Parliament that is dissolved before its scheduled end is known as a Dissolved Session.

A session of Parliament that is terminated before its scheduled end is known as a Terminated Session.

Article 86 of the Indian Constitution empowers the President to prorogue Parliament sessions.

A joint sitting of both houses of Parliament is known as a Joint Session.

A session of Parliament that is convened to consider a specific issue or bill is known as a Thematic Session.