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Parliament’s Monsoon Session adjourned sine die
The Monsoon Session of Parliament, which began on July 20, was adjourned sine die on Thursday after 19 sittings over 25 days. During the session, 12 Bills were passed by both Houses,…
The Story in Brief
The Monsoon Session of Parliament, which began on July 20, was adjourned sine die on Thursday after 19 sittings over 25 days. During the session, 12 Bills were passed by both Houses, including key legislations replacing two Ordinances: the Supreme Court (Number of Judges) Amendment Ordinance and the Income-Tax (Amendment) Ordinance.
Among the Bills passed are the Public Examinations (Prevention of Unfair Means) Amendment Bill, 2026, which mandates speedy trials and special fast-track courts, and the Prevention of Insults to National Honour (Amendment) Bill, 2026, extending legal protection to Vande Mataram. The Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Amendment Bill has been referred to a Joint Committee.
The Indian Opinion
The session passed several Bills with little public debate, bypassing scrutiny that many of these changes deserve. The Vande Mataram amendment criminalises even unintentional disturbance, risking misuse against peaceful protests. Meanwhile, the exam fraud Bill's fast-track courts sound efficient, but rushed laws often create loopholes. Does Parliament's speed signal urgency or a habit of sidestepping deliberation?
Source: greaterkashmir.com
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