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Parliament Session Wrap Monsoon Session: July 21 to August 21, 2025 |
Government Bills passed by Parliament during Monsoon Session
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Replaces the Income Tax Act, 1961. Retains most of its provisions, including tax rates and offences. Primarily seeks to simplify the language and remove redundant provisions. |
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Amends the Income Tax Act, 1961 and the Finance Act, 2025. Provides tax exemption for payouts through the Unified Pension Scheme and income from investment for certain funds. |
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Seeks to establish the National Sports Board which will grant recognition to national and regional sports federations. Provides for constitution of a National Sports Tribunal to adjudicate sports related disputes. |
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Amends the National Anti-Doping Act, 2022. Empowers the central government to constitute the appeal panel. Also allows direct appeal to the Court of Arbitration in Switzerland in cases involving international athletes. |
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*The Mines and Minerals (Development and Regulation) Amendment Bill, 2025 |
Amends the Mines and Minerals (Development and Regulation) Act, 1957. Provides for inclusion of other minerals in a mining lease. Expands the scope of the National Mineral Exploration Trust. |
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Amends the Indian Institutes of Management Act, 2017 to provide for establishment of an IIM in Guwahati, Assam. |
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Prohibits anyone from offering online money games, advertising and facilitating transactions for such games. Seeks to promote other forms of online gaming such as e-sports and social games. Establishes a central authority for regulation of the sector. |
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Repeals the Indian Ports Act, 1908. Provides for regulation of the ports sector with creation of Maritime State Development Council and State Maritime Boards. |
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Replaces the Indian Bills of Lading Act, 1856, which provides for a legal framework for issuing bills of lading (provides evidence of goods on board). Retains most provisions of the Act. |
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Replaces the Indian Carriage of Goods by Sea Act, 1925, which provides for the rights and liabilities related to goods transported from Indian ports. Retains most provisions of the Act. |
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Seeks to regulate vessels engaged in trade within Indian coastal waters. |
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Replaces the Merchant Shipping Act, 1958, modifies provisions related to the ownership of ships, regulation of maritime training, seafarer welfare, and pollution control. |
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Reserves seats in the Goa Legislative Assembly for Scheduled Tribes. |
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Makes provisions of the Act consistent with latest amendments to the Central Goods and Services Tax Act, 2017. The state is under President’s Rule. |
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*The Manipur Appropriation (No.2) Bill, 2025 |
Authorises expenditure from the Consolidated Fund of the State of Manipur. |
Note: * This Bill was introduced during the Monsoon Session 2025. ^An earlier Bill was withdrawn on 8 Aug 2025 and
this Bill was introduced on 11 Aug 2025
Sources: Relevant Bills; Bulletins of Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha; PRS.
Government Bills introduced during Monsoon Session and pending
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Short Title |
Key Objectives |
Introduced on |
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Provides for cross-border insolvency and group insolvency. Removes the fast-track insolvency process for small companies and startups. |
12 Aug 2025 Lok Sabha |
Referred to Select Committee of Lok Sabha |
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Amends 17 Acts. Removes imprisonment provisions for several minor offences and rationalises penalties for several violations. |
18 Aug 2025 Lok Sabha |
Referred to Select Committee of Lok Sabha |
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The Constitution (One Hundred and Thirtieth Amendment) Bill, 2025 |
Provides for removal of the Prime Minister, Chief Ministers, and other Ministers in case of arrest and detention for 30 consecutive days. |
20 Aug 2025 Lok Sabha |
Referred to Joint Parliamentary Committee |
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Provides for removal of the Chief Minister and other Ministers of a Union Territory in case of arrest and detention for 30 consecutive days. |
20 Aug 2025 Lok Sabha |
Referred to Joint Parliamentary Committee |
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Provides for removal of the Chief Minister and Ministers of Jammu and Kashmir in case of arrest and detention for 30 consecutive days. |
20 Aug 2025 Lok Sabha |
Referred to Joint Parliamentary Committee |
Sources: Relevant Bills; Bulletins of Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha; PRS.
Government Bills introduced in earlier sessions and pending in both Houses
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INTRODUCED IN LOK SABHA |
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Introduced on |
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The Constitution (129th Amendment) Bill, 2024 (simultaneous elections) |
17 Dec 2024 |
Referred to Joint Parliamentary Committee |
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17 Dec 2024 |
Referred to Joint Parliamentary Committee |
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INTRODUCED IN RAJYA SABHA |
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Short Title |
Introduced on |
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23 Mar 2020 |
Standing Committee Report on 21 Dec 2021 |
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The Registration of Marriage of Non-Resident Indian Bill, 2019 |
11 Feb 2019 |
Standing Committee Report on 13 Mar 2020 |
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6 Feb 2019 |
Standing Committee Report on 5 Mar 2020 |
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The Constitution (Scheduled Tribes) Order (Amendment) Bill, 2019 |
9 Jan 2019 |
Not referred to Standing Committee |
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10 Dec 2013 |
Standing Committee Report on 17 Feb 2014 |
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10 Dec 2013 |
Not referred to Standing Committee |
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29 Aug 2013 |
Not referred to Standing Committee |
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8 Aug 2013 |
Standing Committee Report on 8 May 2015 |
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6 Aug 2013 |
Standing Committee Report on 9 Dec 2013 |
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The Employment Exchanges (Compulsory Notification of Vacancies) Amendment Bill, 2013 |
22 Apr 2013 |
Standing Committee Report on 7 Feb 2014 |
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The Building and Other Construction Workers Related Laws (Amendment) Bill, 2013 |
18 Mar 2013 |
Standing Committee Report on 15 Mar 2014 |
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4 May 2012 |
Not referred to Standing Committee |
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18 Aug 2011 |
Standing Committee Report on 20 Dec 2011 |
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23 Mar 2011 |
Standing Committee Report on 20 Dec 2011 |
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12 Aug 2005 |
Standing Committee Report on 28 Jul 2006 |
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9 Dec 2004 |
Standing Committee Report on 28 Nov 2006 |
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The Provisions of the Municipalities (Extension to the Scheduled Areas) Bill, 2001 |
30 Jul 2001 |
Standing Committee Report on 9 Dec 2003 |
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28 Jul 1997 |
Standing Committee Report on 21 Dec 2000 |
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22 Dec 1992 |
Standing Committee Report on 22 Mar 1995 |
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Sources: Relevant Bills; Bulletins of Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha; PRS.
Bills withdrawn during Monsoon Session
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Short Title |
Introduction |
Withdrawal |
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13 Feb 2025 |
8 Aug 2025 |
Note: This Bill was examined by a Select Committee on Lok Sabha.
It was withdrawn and a new Bill incorporating the Committees recommendations was introduced on August 11, 2025.
Sources: Relevant Bills; Bulletins of Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha; PRS.
Status of Government Bills
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Bills pending before session |
28 |
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Bills introduced during the session |
14 |
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Bills passed during the session |
15 |
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Bills withdrawn during the session |
1 |
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Bills pending at the end of the session |
26 |
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