An Analysis Of Parliamentary & Legislative Activity During The Covid-19 Pandemic: A Comparative Overview Of UK And India

Vinay Kumar, Department of Laws, Panjab University, Chandigarh

ABSTRACT

Parliament of India is the place from where the whole country functions. “Article 79-122” in “Part V” of the “Constitution” deals with the working of the Parliament. It explains the organization of Parliament, its composition, duration, procedure, privileges and powers. All the issues and problems that arise in a Country are discussed and taken up by the Parliament, known as a “House of Discussion”. Further, the Parliament has to look after any Rule, law, or legislation required in the Country. Whatever be the situation, the needful is done by the Parliament for the welfare of the entire country. Parliament of the country is accommodated and represented by the elected representatives chosen by the general public. The main task and duty of the representatives are to raise issues and questions on behalf of the general public. They are the representatives for the entire country, be it strong, weak, oppressed or even the minority groups. The aspirations, needs and wishes of the society are further being taken up and paid attention to by the elected representatives. I will research how parliamentary and legislative activity functioned during the era of Covid-19. I will make up a comparative analysis of the working of Parliament in the UK and India. I would draw a comparative outline structure for both countries, focusing mainly on how human rights were affected. I will highlight how democracy suffered in times of Lockdown.