A Vote of No Confidence in the Indian Parliament is a parliamentary motion moved by the opposition in the Lok Sabha (the Lower House) expressing that it no longer has confidence in the Council of Ministers headed by the Prime Minister. If the motion is passed by a simple majority of the members present and voting, the government is constitutionally bound to resign.

This mechanism acts as a crucial tool for holding the executive accountable and ensuring that it enjoys the support of the elected representatives. The procedure for a no-confidence motion is governed by Rule 198 of the Rules of Procedure and Conduct of Business in Lok Sabha, and only Lok Sabha (not Rajya Sabha) can entertain such a motion, as it directly affects the survival of the government.

A no-confidence vote is a motion in the Lok Sabha under Rule 198 to test if the Council of Ministers still has majority support. At least 50 MPs must back the notice; it passes by a simple majority. If carried, the Prime Minister and cabinet must resign. There is no corresponding procedure in the Rajya Sabha.

The no confidence motion is a litmus test for the sitting government. It can be moved by an member of the loksabha and if it is passed by majority than the sitting PM is compelled to regine from the post. And hence the whole government would be terminated.