What is Article 95 of indian constitution ?| Article 95 of the Indian Constitution explains what happens when the Speaker of the Lok Sabha is absent or the office is vacant, and how the Deputy Speaker or another member performs the duties temporarily.

What is Article 95 of indian constitution ?

 Article 95 of the Indian Constitution explains what happens when the Speaker of the Lok Sabha is absent or the office is vacant, and how the Deputy Speaker or another member performs the duties temporarily.

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📜 Text of Article 95 (Simplified)

🔹 Clause (1): When the Speaker is Absent or Office is Vacant

If the Speaker is not available (due to absence, resignation, removal, or death), the Deputy Speaker will act as Speaker.

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🔹 Clause (2): When Both Speaker and Deputy Speaker Are Absent

If both the Speaker and Deputy Speaker are absent, the President may appoint any other member of the Lok Sabha to perform the duties of the Speaker.

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✅ Key Points of Article 95

Situation	Who Performs Speaker’s Duties
Speaker absent or post is vacant	✅ Deputy Speaker acts as Speaker
Both Speaker and Deputy Speaker absent	✅ Member appointed by the President

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🧾 Example

• If the Speaker is ill or resigns, the Deputy Speaker presides over Lok Sabha sessions.

• If both are not available, the President temporarily appoints another MP (usually a senior member) to carry out the Speaker's role.

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📌 Summary of Article 95

Feature	Description
Who acts in Speaker’s absence?	Deputy Speaker
If both are absent?	President appoints another Lok Sabha member temporarily
Purpose	To ensure smooth functioning of Lok Sabha

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