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Sep 20, 2018
Centre passes ordinance on triple talaq: Is criminalising offence tantamount to 'legislative overreach'?
While the government's intention to ban Triple Talaq is laudable inasmuch as it can act as an effective deterrent for men from arbitrarily divorcing their wives, the question is whether criminalising the offence can amount to a case of 'legislative over-reach'; here, I refer to a scenario where the Legislature is overstepping into the domains of a religion's personal law to prescribe a remedy which the personal law never intended. -
Aug 13, 2018
Monsoon Session sees falling standards of deliberative law: Parliament belongs to all MPs in democracy, especially Opposition
By controlling the 'Time' in Parliament, any government can easily control the discourse and curb dissent. To limit the possibilities of this, there is a provision of a Business Advisory Committee (BAC) in either House of Parliament, comprising of leaders of all major political parties. -
Aug 11, 2018
Sonia Gandhi leads Opposition MPs protest against Rafale deal on last day of Monsoon Session of Parliament
UPA chairperson Sonia Gandhi and various MPs of CPI and AAP protested against the Rafale deal on the last day on Parliament's Monsoon Session -
Aug 10, 2018
Monsoon Session of Parliament: Both Houses passed 20 Bills in 17 sittings; Lok Sabha's productivity best since 2000
Twenty-two Bills — 21 in the Lok Sabha and one in the Rajya Sabha — were introduced. The Lok Sabha passed 21 Bills and the Rajya Sabha passed 14 Bills during the Monsoon Session. -
Aug 10, 2018
Monsoon Session 2018 ends: Key moments from Parliament as both Houses adjourn sine die
The debate during the no-confidence motion itself hosted many iconic moments from this Monsoon Session. Ofcourse, the Rahul-hugging-Modi is at the top of the list, but there were several other scenes that were too good to be missed out. -
Aug 10, 2018
Monsoon Session 2018 saw 74% productivity, media's forecast of washout 'proved wrong', says Venkaiah Naidu
Rajya Sabha Chairman Venkaiah Naidu said the productivity during the Monsoon Session stood at 74 percent, which was much more than the Budget Session when it stood at just 25 percent. -
Aug 10, 2018
Monsoon Session ends: From Rahul Gandhi's hugplomacy to RS deputy chairman election, here are the highlights
Perhaps this session will most likely be remembered for the failed no-confidence motion against the Narendra Modi government. -
Aug 10, 2018
Parliament Monsoon Session updates: August House recorded 74% productivity; Venkaiah Naidu thanks MPs
Rajya Sabha Chairman Venkaiah Naidu said that the Parliament recorded 74 percent productivity. "The media forecast for this session was that this session too would be a washout. I am glad that media has been proved wrong. I compliment all for the same; though it is not to my full satisfaction," he said. -
Aug 10, 2018
Monsoon Session of Parliament to end today: Laws on fugitive offenders, Backward Classes Commission among key legislations passed
The Monsoon Session of Parliament was remarkable for the fact that it was a significantly productive one, especially compared to the recent past. -
Aug 10, 2018
Last day of Parliament Monsoon Session: A look back at productivity in Parliament since NDA came to power in 2014
Since the Bharatiya Janata Party-led National Democratic Alliance (NDA) came to power in 2014, the Parliament has spent 2,326.6 hours in session — roughly 97 days.
