Parliament proceedings, as it happened | Rajya Sabha passes the Protection of Human Rights (Amendment) Bill, 2019
5 years, 5 months ago

Parliament proceedings, as it happened | Rajya Sabha passes the Protection of Human Rights (Amendment) Bill, 2019

The Hindu  

Three important and controversial Bills to be taken up in the Lok Sabha today - The National Medical Commission Bill, The Right to Information Bill and The Motor Vehicles Bill, 2019. Rajya Sabha | 4.15 pm Manoj Kumar Jha says in the name of the protection of Human rights, the the Bill allows the violation of basic human rights by having the Prime Minister's ''yes'' men' in the body. Rajya Sabha | 3.20 pm Responding to the Point of Order, the Chair says once the Chairman gives the permission, and the Bill is discussed, only the member who made the amendments can move. In Rajya Sabha, Deputy Chairperson allows discussion on The Protection of Human Rights Bill, 2019. However, after 12 minutes of continuous agitation, the Chair announces that the house is adjourned till 2 p.m. Rajya Sabha | 11:10 a.m. Rajya Sabha also announces that the upper house is adjourned till 12 p.m. after which The Protection of Human Rights Bill, 2019 and The Appropriation Bill, 2019 will be taken up for consideration and passing.

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Parliament concludes debate on Constitution
3 weeks, 1 day ago

Parliament concludes debate on Constitution

The Hindu  

The Rajya Sabha on Tuesday concluded its two-day debate on Constitution. Lok Sabha The ‘One Nation, One Election’ Bill, seeking to implement simultaneous elections to the Lok Sabha and State Assemblies, was referred to a Joint Parliamentary Committee after Law Minister Arjun Ram Meghwal introduced it in the Lok Sabha on Tuesday. Leading the charge from the Opposition benches, Congress …

Govt defers introduction of ONOE bills in Lok Sabha
3 weeks, 3 days ago

Govt defers introduction of ONOE bills in Lok Sabha

Hindustan Times  

The government has deferred the introduction of the Constitution amendment bill to pave the way for simultaneous elections to the Lok Sabha and state assemblies. The Constitution Bill and the Union Territories Laws Bill were earlier listed for Monday but are now likely to be introduced in the Lok Sabha later in the week, said persons aware of the details. …

Constitutional Amendment Bill to synchronise Lok Sabha, State Assembly terms
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3 weeks, 5 days ago

Constitutional Amendment Bill to synchronise Lok Sabha, State Assembly terms

Hindustan Times  

New Delhi: The Constitutional Amendment Bill, which will pave the way for simultaneous elections to the Lok Sabha and state assemblies, proposes amendments and the insertion of new Articles to synchronise the terms of the Lok Sabha and state assemblies. The bill is expected to be introduced in the Lok Sabha on Monday As per a copy of the bill …

Parliament Winter Session 2024 highlights Day 14: MoS Nityanand Rai responds to discussion on Disaster Management (amendment) Bill in Lok Sabha
4 weeks ago

Parliament Winter Session 2024 highlights Day 14: MoS Nityanand Rai responds to discussion on Disaster Management (amendment) Bill in Lok Sabha

The Hindu  

This live is closed The Opposition’s no-confidence notice against Rajya Sabha Chairman Jagdeep Dhankhar led to disruptions at the Upper House today too, a day after the Rajya Sabha saw no business and was washed out after clashes between the government and the Opposition over the notice and also the BJP’s allegations of Congress’ link with biliionaire George Soros. Among …

Parliament Budget Session updates | Lok Sabha passes The Finance Bill, 2024
11 months ago

Parliament Budget Session updates | Lok Sabha passes The Finance Bill, 2024

The Hindu  

February 07, 2024 10:36 am | Updated February 08, 2024 07:02 am IST On Day 6 of the Budget session, Lok Sabha continued to debate the interim budget and the supplementary grant to Jammu & Kashmir with Opposition claiming that the budget was not an inclusive one and was a mere political gimmick. On Day 5 of the session, after …

Parliament: After LS, Rajya Sabha Passes 3 Criminal Bills; PM Modi Says Watershed Moment in India's History
1 year ago

Parliament: After LS, Rajya Sabha Passes 3 Criminal Bills; PM Modi Says Watershed Moment in India's History

News 18  

Amit Shah Congratulates Indians on Passing of New Criminal Laws “Congratulations to all Bharatwasis on this proud moment as our nation finally gets its criminal justice laws. Parliament LIVE: 'Everything Online in New Criminal Justice System,' Says Amit Shah “I can confidently say that after the implementation of the bills, all processes – from FIR to judgment – will be …

The Hindu Morning Digest, December 21, 2023
1 year ago

The Hindu Morning Digest, December 21, 2023

The Hindu  

Parliament proceedings | Lok Sabha passes Bills to replace British-era criminal laws The Lok Sabha on Wednesday passed three amended Bills that seek to repeal and replace criminal laws which date back to colonial times. New criminal Bills have provisions for time-bound investigation and trial: Shah Union Home Minister Amit Shah said in the Lok Sabha on Wednesday that after …

Parliament proceedings | Lok Sabha passes Bills to replace British-era criminal laws
1 year ago

Parliament proceedings | Lok Sabha passes Bills to replace British-era criminal laws

The Hindu  

The Lok Sabha on Wednesday passed three amended Bills that seek to repeal and replace criminal laws which date back to colonial times. ‘No sympathy for terrorists’ Noting that more than one lakh people have been killed in terror attacks across the country over the past 75 years, Mr. Shah said that the BNSS had, for the first time, defined …

Rajya Sabha passes 2 bills amid protests by opposition MPs over security breach
1 year ago

Rajya Sabha passes 2 bills amid protests by opposition MPs over security breach

Hindustan Times  

The Rajya Sabha on Monday passed the Jammu and Kashmir Reorganisation Bill, 2023, and the Government of Union Territories Bill 2023 amid protests by Opposition MPs over the December 13 Parliament security breach. Following a brief discussion, where MPs including the BJD’s Sasmit Patra, BJP’s Kavita Patidar, and YSR Congress’ Vijaysai Reddy expressed support for the bills, Reddy advocated extending …

Parliament Winter Session Live Updates Day 7
1 year ago

Parliament Winter Session Live Updates Day 7

The Hindu  

The Rajya Sabha on Tuesday passed the Chief Election Commissioner and other Election Commissioners Bill, 2023, through a voice vote. In the Lok Sabha, the Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman responded to the discussion on supplementary demand for grants, which started yesterday. With the passage of the grants, payments bills, Lok Sabha passed the the Union Territories Bill, 2023 and the …

Women Reservation Bill Cleared By Parliament, Rajya Sabha Passes Constitution Amendment Unanimously
1 year, 3 months ago

Women Reservation Bill Cleared By Parliament, Rajya Sabha Passes Constitution Amendment Unanimously

Live Law  

The Rajya Sabha on Thursday unanimously passed the Bill proposing to reserve one-third of all seats for women in the Lok Sabha, the state legislatures, and the Delhi legislative assembly. The Constitution Bill 2023 was introduced by Union Law Minister Arjun Ram Meghwal in the upper house today, after the Lok Sabha passed it yesterday. The Constitution Amendment Bill seeks …

Special session to debate bill on ECs, discuss ‘parliamentary journey’
1 year, 3 months ago

Special session to debate bill on ECs, discuss ‘parliamentary journey’

Live Mint  

The government on Wednesday listed a raft of key bills, including one to change the way election commissioners are picked, for the 18-22 September special session of Parliament. Bulletins released by the Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha listed a discussion on the “parliamentary journey of 75 years starting from Samvidhan Sabha—achievements, experiences, memories and learnings” on the first day of …

Rajya Sabha passes Digital Personal Data Protection Bill, 2023
1 year, 4 months ago

Rajya Sabha passes Digital Personal Data Protection Bill, 2023

The Hindu  

The Digital Personal Data Protection Bill, 2023, was passed by the Rajya Sabha on Wednesday, after most Opposition MPs staged a walkout. The Bill sets out norms for data processing digitally for firms, creates an adjudicatory mechanism for resolving disputes, and provides for the creation of a Data Protection Board of India. “The Bill, instead of protecting the right to …

Six bills, including personal data protection bill listed in Rajya Sabha today
1 year, 5 months ago

Six bills, including personal data protection bill listed in Rajya Sabha today

Deccan Chronicle  

New Delhi: A total of six bills will be moved by the government in the Rajya Sabha for consideration and passing on Wednesday. The Constitution Order Bill, 2023; The Pharmacy Bill, 2023; The Digital Personal Data Protection Bill, 2023; The Anusandhan National Research Foundation Bill, 2023; The Coastal Aquaculture Authority Bill, 2023; and The Repealing and Amending Bill, 2023 are …

Amit Shah tables Delhi Services Bill in Rajya Sabha, debate begins after frequent adjournments
1 year, 5 months ago

Amit Shah tables Delhi Services Bill in Rajya Sabha, debate begins after frequent adjournments

India TV News  

Delhi Services Bill: Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Monday moved the Government of National Capital Territory of Delhi Bill, 2023, in Rajya Sabha. The Government of National Capital Territory of Delhi Bill, 2023, has already been passed by Lok Sabha. To allow a discussion on the Government of National Capital Territory of Delhi Bill, the opposition briefly suspended its …

No Confidence Motion Against Government in LS
1 year, 5 months ago

No Confidence Motion Against Government in LS

Deccan Chronicle  

New Delhi: The final week of the Monsoon Session of Parliament is poised to be tumultuous. In the Lok Sabha, the No Confidence motion against the government will be taken up, while the Rajya Sabha is expected to witness vigorous debates on the Delhi Services Bill. The Business Advisory Committee of the Lok Sabha has allocated 12 hours for the …

Amit Shah to move Delhi Services Bill in Rajya Sabha on August 7
1 year, 5 months ago

Amit Shah to move Delhi Services Bill in Rajya Sabha on August 7

India TV News  

Union Home Minister Amit Shah will move the Government of National Capital Territory of Delhi Bill, 2023, in Rajya Sabha on August 7. Earlier on August 3, the Lok Sabha passed the Bill to replace the ordinance on transfers and postings of senior officers in the Delhi government. According to a report of PTI, a source said that Senior Congress …

Parliament session: Delhi bill to Manipur, crucial debates listed for debate
1 year, 5 months ago

Parliament session: Delhi bill to Manipur, crucial debates listed for debate

Live Mint  

The ongoing dispute over the Manipur issue has led to continuous disruptions in the Parliament's monsoon session for the past 12 days. Despite the logjam, crucial debates are anticipated in this week also, covering topics such as the Delhi Ordinance Bill, Digital Personal Data Protection Bill, and a possible no-confidence motion. Lok Sabha, on Thursday, approved the Delhi Services bill …

Parliament proceedings | Lok Sabha passes Indian Institutes of Management (Amendment) Bill, 2023
1 year, 5 months ago

Parliament proceedings | Lok Sabha passes Indian Institutes of Management (Amendment) Bill, 2023

The Hindu  

Lok Sabha on August 4 passed the Indian Institutes of Management Bill, 2023, which entrusts the management accountability of the institutes with the President of India. According to the bill, which seeks to amend the IIM Act of 2017, the President will be Visitor to the Indian Institutes of Management with powers to audit their functioning, order probes and appoint …

Digital Personal Data Protection Bill, 2023 introduced in Lok Sabha
1 year, 5 months ago

Digital Personal Data Protection Bill, 2023 introduced in Lok Sabha

The Hindu  

The Digital Personal Data Protection Bill, 2023 was introduced in the Lok Sabha on Thursday, nearly six years after the Supreme Court held privacy a fundamental right under the Constitution. Follow live updates from Parliament Monsoon Session on August 3 Disclosures, fines The Bill requires companies to better protect digital data taken from individuals, by clearly mentioning to them what …

Parliament Monsoon Session live updates | Both houses adjourn for the day; RS passes the Jan Vishwas (Amendment of Provisions) Bill, 2023
1 year, 5 months ago

Parliament Monsoon Session live updates | Both houses adjourn for the day; RS passes the Jan Vishwas (Amendment of Provisions) Bill, 2023

The Hindu  

The Rajya Sabha on Wednesday passed the Mines and Minerals Amendment Bill, 2023, and the Forest Amendment Bill, 2023, in the absence of Opposition after members of the Indian National Developmental, Inclusive Alliance bloc walked out of the Upper House. Earlier in the day, Congress chief Mallikarjun Kharge-led group of Opposition leaders met President Droupadi Murmu to seek her intervention …

Government introduces Delhi services Bill in the Lok Sabha amid vociferous protests by Opposition members
1 year, 5 months ago

Government introduces Delhi services Bill in the Lok Sabha amid vociferous protests by Opposition members

The Hindu  

Amid vociferous protests by the Opposition members, the Union government on Tuesday introduced a contentious Bill in the Lok Sabha to replace the Ordinance over control of Delhi services. The Bill, which seek to reverse the effect of a May 11 Supreme Court verdict that gave the Delhi government control over administrative services, was introduced by Minister of State for …

Parliament Monsoon Session: Both Houses Adjourned for the Day Amid Ruckus Over Manipur;
1 year, 5 months ago

Parliament Monsoon Session: Both Houses Adjourned for the Day Amid Ruckus Over Manipur;

News 18  

Parliament Monsoon Session Live Updates: Both the Houses of Parliament were adjourned on Monday as logjam continued over the Manipur violence issue. EAM S Jaishankar lambasted the Opposition over protests in the Parliament over the Manipur issue and said, “If you claim to be INDIA, and you are not ready to listen to Indian national interest, what kind of INDIA …

Parliament Monsoon Session: Lok Sabha passes Bill to curb film piracy, revamp age-based certification
1 year, 5 months ago

Parliament Monsoon Session: Lok Sabha passes Bill to curb film piracy, revamp age-based certification

India TV News  

Parliament Monsoon Session: The function of the Monsoon session of Parliament was hit by disruptions over the Manipur violence issue since it began on July 20. Parliament may see more turbulences with the government likely to introduce a bill in the Lok Sabha to replace the Delhi services ordinance. Meanwhile, the government listed the Government of National Capital Territory of …

Bill Introduced In Lok Sabha To Repeal 65 Obsolete Laws Including One Enacted 135 Yrs Ago
2 years ago

Bill Introduced In Lok Sabha To Repeal 65 Obsolete Laws Including One Enacted 135 Yrs Ago

Live Law  

The Union Law Minister Kiren Rijiju on Monday introduced in the Lok Sabha the Repealing and Amending Bill, 2022, which seeks to repeal 65 laws which are either obsolete or have become redundant due to operation of other laws. The Bill contains three schedules – the First Schedule lists 24 laws enacted between the years 1885 and 2020 which it …

Discussion on Bill to Amend Multi-state Cooperative Society Law Likely to Generate Heat in LS
2 years ago

Discussion on Bill to Amend Multi-state Cooperative Society Law Likely to Generate Heat in LS

News 18  

A discussion on a bill which seeks to amend the law on multi-state cooperative societies is likely to be a stormy affair in Lok Sabha when the proposed measure comes up for passage this week. With parliamentary sources indicating that the Winter session could conclude on December 23, earlier than scheduled, opposition parties could make a fresh pitch for a …

Parliament Winter Session Live Updates
2 years ago

Parliament Winter Session Live Updates

The Hindu  

Rajya Sabha passed the Constitution Orders Bill, 2022 on Wednesday. Later, Law Minister Kiren Rijuju moved the New Delhi International Arbitration Centre Bill, 2022 for consideration in the Rajya Sabha, and it was passed just before the house adjourned for the day. Rajya Sabha | 6.00 p.m. New Delhi International Arbitration Centre bill passed The New Delhi International Arbitration Centre …

Lok Sabha updates April 5, 2022 | House discusses Ukraine situation
2 years, 9 months ago

Lok Sabha updates April 5, 2022 | House discusses Ukraine situation

The Hindu  

Following two adjournments today after Opposition benches sloganeering on the recent fuel price hikes, the Lower House took up for discussion, the situation in Ukraine under Rule 193. Talking about the positive side, Mr. Tharoor says the govt was very quick to make excellent arrangements in Ukraine’s neighbouring countries in order to fly our people out once they reached there, …

Criminal Procedure (Identification) Bill passed in Lok Sabha; Here's why you should know - 10 points
2 years, 9 months ago

Criminal Procedure (Identification) Bill passed in Lok Sabha; Here's why you should know - 10 points

India TV News  

Highlights Criminal Procedure Bill, 2022 was passed in Lok Sabha on Monday. With Home Minister Amit Shah asserting it will defend human rights of law-abiding citizens, the Criminal Procedure Bill, 2022 was passed in Lok Sabha on Monday. Trinamool member Mahua Moitra said the Bill sought to replace the Identification of Prisoners Act, 1920, but the proposed law had fewer …

Lok Sabha updates | April 1, 2022
2 years, 9 months ago

Lok Sabha updates | April 1, 2022

The Hindu  

On the 13th day of the second part of the Budget session, the Lower House held separate discussions on climate change, as well as the promotion of sports in the country. The Indian Antarctic Bill was introduced in the Lok Sabha by Earth Sciences Minister Jitendra Singh amid objections by Opposition to the government enacting laws to govern the icy …

Lok Sabha refers marriage bill to panel for further scrutiny
3 years ago

Lok Sabha refers marriage bill to panel for further scrutiny

Live Mint  

A bill seeking to bring legal marriageable age for women at par with that of men was introduced in the Lok Sabha on Tuesday amid massive protest by the opposition and was referred to a parliamentary panel for further scrutiny by the Lower House following a voice vote. Invoking different marriage laws of different faiths, I rise to introduce the …

Lok Sabha Passes Bill To Regulate Assisted Reproductive Technology
3 years, 1 month ago

Lok Sabha Passes Bill To Regulate Assisted Reproductive Technology

Live Law  

The Lok Sabha on Wednesday passed the Assisted Reproductive Technology Bill 2020 for prevention of misuse and for safe and ethical practice of assisted reproductive technology services. The bill has been passed with amendments.The Bill, first tabled in the Lok Sabha on 14 September 2020, defines "assisted reproductive technology" to include all techniques that attempt to obtain. Rights of a …

Parliament proceedings updates | November 29, 2021
3 years, 1 month ago

Parliament proceedings updates | November 29, 2021

The Hindu  

The Farm Laws Repeal Bill, 2021, was passed in both Houses on the first day of the winter session of the Parliament on November 29. Rajya Sabha | 2:11 pm Rajya Sabha adjourned for 30 minutes Deputy Speaker Harivansh Narayan Singh adjourns the House until 2:38 p.m., amid chaos by Opposition members after their demand for a discussion on the …

Parliament proceedings updates | Opposition claims war-like situation in Rajya Sabha
3 years, 4 months ago

Parliament proceedings updates | Opposition claims war-like situation in Rajya Sabha

The Hindu  

A constitutional amendment bill to restore the powers of the States to make their own OBC lists was passed by Parliament on Wednesday. Rajya Sabha | 4.00 pm Include Dalit Muslims and Dalit Christians in SC list: Abdul Wahab Abdul Wahab says he was surprised the government brought this Bill in this session. Rajya Sabha | 3.35 pm Reservation is …

Lok Sabha Passes Bill Restoring Rights Of States, UTs To Chalk Their Own OBC List
3 years, 4 months ago

Lok Sabha Passes Bill Restoring Rights Of States, UTs To Chalk Their Own OBC List

ABP News  

New Delhi: The Lok Sabha on Tuesday passed the Constitution Amendment Bill 2021, which seeks to restore the power of states and Union Territories to make their own OBC lists. Union Social Justice and Empowerment Minister Dr Virendra Kumar, who earlier moved the bill for discussion in the Lok Sabha, said it will empower the states in preparing the OBC …

Parliament proceedings updates | August 10, 2021
3 years, 4 months ago

Parliament proceedings updates | August 10, 2021

The Hindu  

The Monsoon Session is in its concluding week and the Opposition remained relentless in its demand for a discussion on the Pegasus surveillance issue and farm laws. Lok Sabha | 3.20 pm Undo injustice meted out to J&K: NC Hasnain Masoodi says the government brought this Bill to undo the wrong it did during the previous government. Lok Sabha | …

Parliament proceedings updates | September 22, 2020
4 years, 3 months ago

Parliament proceedings updates | September 22, 2020

The Hindu  

Lok Sabha was adjourned for an hour even before Zero Hour mentions after Congress raised the issue of MSP not finding mention in the recently passed agri-Bills. 1.35 pm | Rajya Sabha Rajya Sabha passes the National Forensic Sciences University Bill, 2020 1.30 pm | Rajya Sabha G. Kishan Reddy gives his reply It is Mr. Modi's vision to set …

Parliament monsoon session: What to expect today
4 years, 3 months ago

Parliament monsoon session: What to expect today

Hindustan Times  

A day after fierce protests erupted in Rajya Sabha against the government bulldozing over the Opposition and passing two farm bills, Opposition parties have called a meeting to discuss their joint strategy for Monday, leaders said. On Monday, Rajya Sabha is set to discuss an Opposition- The meeting started at 8.40 am. Opposition parties sat in the Rajya Sabha over …

Parliament proceedings | September 20, 2020
4 years, 3 months ago

Parliament proceedings | September 20, 2020

The Hindu  

Rajya Sabha on Sunday witnessed chaos as the ruling party passed the contentious Agriculture Bills amidst prolonged protests by the Opposition. 1 pm | Rajya Sabha Deputy Chairman Harivansh asks if the House agrees to extend proceedings from 1 p.m. till disposal of the Bills, and ruling party says yes. 12.15 PM | Rajya Sabha Read your own manifesto first: …

Parliament proceedings Sept. 15 updates | Lok Sabha passes Essential Commodities (Amendment) Bill, 2020
4 years, 3 months ago

Parliament proceedings Sept. 15 updates | Lok Sabha passes Essential Commodities (Amendment) Bill, 2020

The Hindu  

After a smooth start to monsoon session of Parliament on Monday, government introduced two more Bills in Rajya Sabha. Parliament proceedings: Sept. 14 updates Here are the live updates: Lok Sabha | 7.45 pm Lok Sabha passes Essential Commodities Bill Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution Minister Raosaheb Patil Danve responds to the issues raised during discussion: "The 1955 Act …

Parliament proceedings | Committee to probe incidents in Lok Sabha from March 2-5
4 years, 10 months ago

Parliament proceedings | Committee to probe incidents in Lok Sabha from March 2-5

The Hindu  

The Rajya Sabha has been adjourned till March 11 amid continuing uproar over Delhi violence and other issues. The Lok Sabha on Thursday passed a motion suspending seven Congress Members for the remaining period of the Budget session for their “gross misconduct” after they snatched papers from the Speaker’s table and “utter disregard” for House rules. Lok Sabha | 12:00 …

Parliament Roundup : Key Legislations Of 2019
5 years ago

Parliament Roundup : Key Legislations Of 2019

Live Law  

Here is a recap of key legislative exercises of Parliament in 2019. Citizenship Amendment Bill, 2019 The contentious Citizenship Bill 2019, which seeks to amend the Citizenship Act 1955, was passed during the Winter Session of Parliament on December 10. Transgender Persons Bill, 2019 The Bill was cleared by the Lok Sabha on August 5, during its monsoon session, and …

Highlights Of Parliament Winter Session 2019
5 years ago

Highlights Of Parliament Winter Session 2019

Live Law  

The Winter Session of the Parliament, which began on November 18, concluded on December 13 as both the houses adjourned sine die. Citizenship Amendment Bill, 2019 The contentious Citizenship Bill 2019, which seeks to amend the Citizenship Act 1955, was passed by the Lok Sabha on December 9 and by the Rajya Sabha on the next day. Arms Act Bill, …

Parliament proceedings live | The Constitution (126th Amendment) Bill, 2019 is passed
5 years ago

Parliament proceedings live | The Constitution (126th Amendment) Bill, 2019 is passed

The Hindu  

Rajya Sabha has passed the Constitution Bill, 2019 which seeks to extend the reservation for SCs & STs in Lok Sabha and State Assemblies by another 10 years till January 25, 2030. The Rajya Sabha has returned the Appropriation Bill, 2019, which seeks to authorise appropriation of funds from the Consolidated Fund of India for the services of the financial …

Citizenship Amendment Bill passed by Lok Sabha
5 years ago

Citizenship Amendment Bill passed by Lok Sabha

Op India  

The Citizenship Amendment Bill was passed on the midnight between 9th and 10th December 2019, after a daylong debate. The bill, which was earlier passed by the earlier Lok Sabha but had lapsed as it could not be passed in Rajya Sabha before the 2019 general elections, was re-tabled at the lower house of the parliament on December 9. The …

Centre To Table Citizenship Amendment Bill In Lok Sabha Tomorrow
5 years, 1 month ago

Centre To Table Citizenship Amendment Bill In Lok Sabha Tomorrow

Live Law  

The Union Minister for Home Affairs, Amit Shah, will table the Citizenship Bill 2019, in Lok Sabha tomorrow.The amendment seeks to relax the conditions for granting Indian citizenship to non-Muslim refugees from Pakistan, Bangladesh and Afghanistan. The Union Minister for Home Affairs, Amit Shah, will table the Citizenship Bill 2019, in Lok Sabha tomorrow. This Bill proposes to make non-Muslim …

Rajya Sabha passes SPG (Amendment) Bill as Congress walks out over lapse in security at Priyanka's home; BJP demands Adhir's apology over 'Nirbala' jibe
5 years, 1 month ago

Rajya Sabha passes SPG (Amendment) Bill as Congress walks out over lapse in security at Priyanka's home; BJP demands Adhir's apology over 'Nirbala' jibe

Firstpost  

The SPG Bill was passed in the Rajya Sabha, with home minister Amit Shah saying that security for the Gandhi family cannot be a “status symbol.” Heated discussions and protests on the Special Protection Group Bill constituted the highlight of proceedings in Parliament on Tuesday. The Bill was subsequently passed in the Upper House, with home minister Amit Shah saying …

Transgender bill awaits presidential nod to become law but betrays the very community it aims to protect
5 years, 1 month ago

Transgender bill awaits presidential nod to become law but betrays the very community it aims to protect

Firstpost  

There is an inadequate representation of transgender persons in the proposed National Council for Transgender Persons since only five members will be from the community. On 26 November, 2019, the Rajya Sabha passed the Transgender Persons Bill, 2019, ignoring opposition from the transgender community and demands from multiple MPs to have the bill reviewed and amended by a select committee. …

Parliament passes Bill to protect rights of transgenders
5 years, 1 month ago

Parliament passes Bill to protect rights of transgenders

India TV News  

The Rajya Sabha on Tuesday passed the Transgender Persons Bill 2019 that seeks to stop discrimination against the people from transgender community. The motion by DMK member Tiruchi Siva to refer the bill to a Select Committee for further examination was defeated with 67 members opposing, and 48 members voting in favour. Replying on the bill, Social Justice and Empowerment …

Breaking : Parliament Passes Transgender Persons (Protection of Rights) Bill [Read Bill]
5 years, 1 month ago

Breaking : Parliament Passes Transgender Persons (Protection of Rights) Bill [Read Bill]

Live Law  

The Transgender Persons Bill, 2019, which was passed by the Lok Sabha on August 5, 2019, during its monsoon session, was cleared by the Rajya Sabha by voice vote today, without any amendments. The bill moved by the Minister for Social Justice and Empowerment, Mr. Thaawarchand Gehlot, is aimed at protecting the rights of transgender persons by granting them recognition …

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