Parliament Monsoon Session-2023 Round Up

The Monsoon session of the 17th Lok Sabha was conducted from July 20 to August 11, 2023. During this session, discussions were held on the first no-confidence motion of the 17th Lok Sabha. Over 23 bills were successfully passed, and several significant legislations were introduced. Here's a summary of the key highlights of the Bills passed and introduced in the Monsoon Session, 2023.Bills Passed By Parliament1.Government of National Capital Territory of Delhi (Amendment) Bill, 2023Parliament passed the contentious Government of NCT of Delhi (Amendment) Bill, 2023 - which seeks to dilute the powers of the Delhi Government over services. The Bill was passed in a voice vote.Notably, the Bill introduced by the Centre has significant changes from the Ordinance promulgated by it on May 19 a week after the Supreme Court ruled that the Delhi Government has power over the administration and control of civil servants except in matters relating to public order, police and land.2.The Digital Personal Data Protection Bill, 2023The Act provides for provision to process personal data. However RTI activists have raised questions that it poses a serious threat to fundamental right to information by amending the RTI Act.3.The Forest (Conservation) Amendment Bill, 2023It aims to amend certain provisions under the Forest (Conservation) Act, 1980, to extend and exempt specific types of land from the Act's applicability. 4. Registration Of Birth and Death (Amendment) BillIt creates a National and State level database of registered births and deaths which would help in updating other databases resulting in efficient and transparent delivery of public services and social benefits.5.The Anusandhan National Research Foundation Bill, 2023It repeals the Science and Engineering Research Board Act, 2008 and dissolves the Science and Engineering Research Board set up under it and provides for establishing the Anusandhan National Research Foundation.6. The Indian Institutes of Management (Amendment) Bill, 2023It Designates the President of India as Visitor of every IIM.7.The Jan Vishwas (Amendment of Provision) Bill, 2023It aims to amend 42 laws administered by 19 ministries and decriminalises various minor offences.8.The Mines & Minerals (Development and Regulation) Amendment, BillAccording to the text of the Bill, “One of the major reforms proposed in the Bill is to introduce an exploration licence for deep-seated and critical minerals.”9. The Offshore Areas Mineral (Development and Regulation) Amendment Bill, 202310. The Biological Diversity (Amendment) Bill, 2023The amendment intends to encourage the Indian system of medicine, facilitate fast-tracking of research, patent application process and decriminalises all the offences under the Act.11. The Mediation BillIt is the first legislation on mediation and provides for ‘ pre litigation mediation’ voluntarily.12. The Multi- State Cooperative Society BillIt intends to strengthen the co-operative movement in the multi-State co-operative societies.13. The Cinematograph (Amendment) Bill, 2023Some major changes brought by the Bill include, additional categories for certification of the Film based on age, unauthorised recording or its attempt made punishable with imprisonment between 3 months and 3 years, and a fine between Rs.3 Lakh and Certificates to be perpetually valid.14.The National Dental Commission Bill, 2023, It aims to regulate the dentistry profession and “to provide for quality and affordable dental education.”15.The National Nursing and Midwifery Commission Bill, 2023 It repeals the Indian Nursing Council Act, 1947. The Commission will also regulate nursing and midwifery institutions to provide standards for faculty in teaching institutions.16.The Pharmacy (Amendment) Bill, 2023Pharmacists registered under J&K Pharmacy Act, 2011 can register under Pharmacy Act, 1948.17.The Central Goods and Services Tax (Amendment) Bill, 2023CGST will be payable on suppliers of online money gaming, betting, horse racing etc.18.The Constitution (Scheduled Tribes) Order BillsSeveral Bills were passed to include certain castes to be revised in the list of scheduled Tribes including Chhattisgarh and Himachal Pradesh.19.The Coastal Aquaculture Authority (Amendment) Bill, 2023Expands the scope of coastal aquaculture to include allied activities such as hatcheries and nucleus breeding centres.Bills Passed In Lok SabhaThe following Bills have been passed by Lok Sabha and pending in Rajya SabhaThe Inter-State River Water Disputes (Amendment) Bill, 2019The Repealing and Amending Bill, 2022Some Important Bills Introduced In This Session1.The Chief Election Commissioner and Other Election Commissioners (Appointment, Conditions of service and Term of Office) Bill, 2023The Central Government has moved a Bill to prescribe the manner of selecting the Chief Election Commissioner and other Election Commissioners. It drops Chief Justice from the panel.2. Centre Introduces Bills To Replace IPC, CrPC & Indian...

Parliament Monsoon Session-2023 Round Up

Aiman J. Chishti

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