<P> Article 368 of Indian constitution require that constitution of India can be amended by both houses of parliament by 2 / 3 majority . In case of disagreement between both houses, there is no provision to summon joint session of parliament . </P> <P> Joint session of Indian parliament has been called for only three bills i.e. dowry prohibition act, 1961, banking service commission act, 1977 and POTA, 2002 . </P> <P> BILLS PASSED IN JOINT SESSION: 1 . Dowry Prohibition Bill, 1961 2 . Banking Service Commission (Repeal) Bill, 1978 3 . Prevention of Terrorism Bill, 2002 </P>

The joint session of both houses of parliament is presided over by