SHORT ANSWER:
A pocket veto occurs when the President of India does not sign a bill into law and does not return it to Parliament, effectively preventing it from becoming law.
DETAILS:
- The President can exercise a pocket veto if Parliament adjourns within the time allowed for the President to act on the bill.
- This action does not have direct legal consequences for lawmakers but can delay the legislative process.
PUNISHMENT / IMPLICATIONS (if applicable):
- There are no specific punishments for lawmakers regarding a pocket veto, but it may affect their legislative agenda and public perception.
SOURCE:
- Article 85 of the Constitution of India
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