Confidence motion and No-confidence motion:

Confidence Motion: It has emerged as a part of Parliamentary practice in India

i. With the formation of minority Government, it has become imperative for President to direct Government to prove its majority within a specified time period.

ii. If defeated, Government is obliged to resign.

ADVERTISEMENTS:

iii. No limit on number of times, it can be introduced in one session. No Confidence Motion: It is

iv. Introduced only in LS by opposition.

v. To discuss of Omission or Commission of Government.

vi. When admitted, takes precedence over all pending business of the house.

ADVERTISEMENTS:

vii. If adopted by LS, Government is expected to resign.

viii. Not more than one in one session of Parliament.

ix. Wider in scope.

x. Firstly in 1963.