In light of recent debates regarding the Muslim Women Protection of Rights on Marriage Bill which of...........

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In light of recent debates regarding the Muslim Women (Protection of Rights on Marriage) Bill, which of the following statements is/are correct?

1. The Muslim Women (Protection of Rights on Marriage) Bill, 2017 is an ordinary bill under Article 107 of the Constitution of India.

2. The Council of States has the power to reject The Muslim Women (Protection of Rights on Marriage) Bill, 2017, and the consequent deadlock can be resolved by convening a joint sitting of the Houses.

3. The Muslim Women (Protection of Rights on Marriage) Bill, 2017 required the recommendation of President for introduction as it is the primary duty of the Union to protect the fundamental right to equality of women.

4. On the ground of prolonged pendency of the Muslim Women (Protection of Rights on Marriage) Bill, 2017 in the Council of States, it may not be practically possible for the President to convene a joint sitting of the houses under Article 108.

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2, 3 and 4 only

1, 3 and 4 only

1, 2 and 3 only

1, 2 and 4 only

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Explanation:

This instant bill does not require the recommendation of the President as it is neither a money bill nor a financial bill. The President’s recommendation is required only in case of a bill having financial implication under Article 3 and Article 304 B. .
Statement No. 4 is correct as only over a year is left for the completion of the tenure of the 16th Lok Sabha. If joint sitting is to be convened due to prolonged pendency, the constitutionally specified requirement is that the bill shall be pending for 180 parliamentary days in the House where it is pending. As Council of States does not sit for more than 80-85 days a year, it will not be possible to have the condition fulfilled during the current term of
House of the People.