| Sl no | Censure Motion | No-Confidence Motion |
| 1 | It should state the reasons for its adoption in the Lok Sabha. | It need not state the reasons for its adoption in the Lok Sabha. |
| 2 | It can be moved against an individual minister or a group of ministers or the entire council of ministers. | It can be moved against the entire council of ministers only. |
| 3 | It is moved for censuring the council of ministers for specific policies and actions. | It is moved for ascertaining the confidence of Lok Sabha in the council of ministers. |
| 4 | If it is passed in the Lok Sabha, the council of ministers need not resign from the office. | If it is passed in the Lok Sabha, the council of ministers must resign from office. |