Consider the following statements: 1. The proclamation of Emergency must be approved by both the Houses of Parliament within one month from the date of its issue. 2. If approved by both the Houses of Parliament, the emergency continues for six months, and can be extended to an indefinite period with an approval of the Parliament for every six months. Which of the statements given above is/are correct? |ForumIAS

[A] 1 only

[B] 2 only

[C] Both 1 and 2

[D] Neither 1 nor 2

Answer: C

Notes:

Explanation: The proclamation of Emergency must be approved by both the Houses of Parliament within one month from the date of its issue.

Originally, the period allowed for approval by the Parliament was two months, but was reduced by the 44th Amendment Act of 1978.
If approved by both the Houses of Parliament, the emergency continues for six months, and can be extended to an indefinite period with an approval of the Parliament for every six months.
This provision for periodical parliamentary approval was also added by the 44th Amendment Act of 1978.

Source: Laxmikanth