Explained | What to expect from the Monsoon Session of Parliament

The story so far: After a turbulent Budget Session, the stage is set for yet another round of clashes between the Narendra Modi-led government and a united opposition over a host of issues during the Monsoon Session of Parliament starting on Friday, July 20. The government plans to take up seven Bills for consideration and passage and introduce 21 new draft legislations during the session, including the Digital Personal Data Protection Bill and Government of National Capital Territory of Delhi Bill. As to the purpose of the Bill, the government said in the Lok Sabha bulletin, “The conclusions drawn in Constitution Bench pronouncement pose certain challenges to the smooth administration of GNCTD which need to be addressed through appropriate legal interventions.” The issue related to the Delhi ordinance is likely to dominate proceedings. The Digital Personal Data Protection Bill, 2023 Another issue that is expected to trigger a face-off between the Opposition and the government is the Digital Personal Data Protection Bill. The purpose of the new Bill, as per the Lok Sabha bulletin, is “to provide for the processing of digital personal data in a manner that recognises both the right of individuals to protect their personal data, and the need to process personal data for lawful purposes, and for matters connected therewith or incidental thereto.” “The Bill employs plain and simple language to facilitate ease of understanding.