Under Article 85, what is the longest gap allowed between the last sitting of Parliament in one session and its first sitting in the next?

Explanation

1. 01

   Article 85 says six months shall not intervene between the last sitting in one session and the date of the first sitting in the next.

2. 02

   That is why Parliament must meet at least twice a year; in practice it holds three sessions: Budget, Monsoon and Winter.