Parliament Monsoon Session Day 8 HIGHLIGHTS: Lok Sabha passes 'Criminal Law (Amendment) Bill'

The Parliament reconvened today for the eight sitting after passing the Anti Trafficking Bill amidst objections from the Opposition in Lok Sabha on Thursday.
The monsoon session is underway at the Parliament. (Photo | Shekhar Yadav/ EPS)
The monsoon session is underway at the Parliament. (Photo | Shekhar Yadav/ EPS)

The Parliament reconvened today for the eight sitting after passing the Anti Trafficking Bill amidst objections from the Opposition in Lok Sabha on Thursday. The Trafficking of Persons (Prevention, Protection and Rehabilitation) Bill, 2018 calls for punishment ranging from 10 years of rigorous imprisonment and a fine not less than Rs 1 lakh.

The NDA government is likely to table the National Medical Commission (NMC) Bill in the Parliament today which has been facing backlash from the Indian Medical Association (IMA) for allegedly being 'pro-rich' in nature.

Meanwhile, TMC MP Sougata Roy has given an adjournment motion notice in Lok Sabha over the Assam NRC list draft which was released today. Assam, on Monday, came up with the first draft of its first National Register of Citizens, in which, 2.89 crore people, out of the state's 3.29 crore population, have been included.

Here are the live updates of today's Parliament Monsoon Session:

Rajya Sabha's adjournment extended

Rajya Sabha's adjournment has been extended till 2 pm.

Rajya Sabha's adjournment extended

Rajya Sabha's adjournment has been extended till 2 pm.

Rajya Sabha's adjournment extended

Rajya Sabha's adjournment has been extended till 2 pm.

Rajya Sabha's adjournment extended

Rajya Sabha's adjournment has been extended till 2 pm.

Rajya Sabha's adjournment extended

Rajya Sabha's adjournment has been extended till 2 pm.

Rajya Sabha's adjournment extended

Rajya Sabha's adjournment has been extended till 2 pm.

Rajya Sabha's adjournment extended

Rajya Sabha's adjournment has been extended till 2 pm.

Rajya Sabha's adjournment extended

Rajya Sabha's adjournment has been extended till 2 pm.

TMC MP raises the Jio Institute's 'eminence' status in Lok Sabha

Will HRD the minister consider giving the letter of eminence to Jio Institute, asks TMC MP Sougata Roy in Lok Sabha.

Central Government intentionally eliminated 40 lakh minorities

Central Government has intentionally eliminated more than 40 lakh religious & linguistic minorities from NRC(National Register of Citizens) which will have serious ramifications on the demography of different states adjoining Assam, PM should come to house & clarify it: Sougata Roy, TMC - (ANI)

Anurag Thakur praises citizens for giving up LPG subsidies

BJP MP Anurag Thakur praises more than one crore citizens for giving up their LPG subsidies and questions India's energy dependency on crude oil from foreign countries.

 Rajya Sabha has been adjourned till 12 noon after uproar by TMC MPs over the National Register of Citizens.

TDP MPs continue their protest

Bills to be taken up in Rajya Sabha

  • The National Council for Teacher Education (Amendment) Bill.
  • The Right of Children to Free and Compulsory Education (Amendment) Bill.
  • Bills to be taken up in Rajya Sabha

  • The National Council for Teacher Education (Amendment) Bill.
  • The Right of Children to Free and Compulsory Education (Amendment) Bill.
  • Bills to be taken up in Lok Sabha

  • Homeopathy Central Council (Amend)
  • State Banks(Repeal & Amend)
  • Criminal Law(Amend) Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code(2nd Amend)
  • Commercial Courts,Commercial Division &Commercial Appellate Division of High Courts(Amend)
  • Lok Sabha adjourned after passing Criminal Law amendment Bill. Both Houses will convene on Tuesday at 11.00 AM.

    Lok Sabha passes the Criminal Law (Amendment) Bill

    The bill which was moved for consideration and passage by Minister of State for Home Kiren Rijiju was passed by the Lower House.

    Lok Sabha takes up The Criminal Law (Amendment) Bill, 2018 for discussion.

    The bill seeks to provide death penalty to those convicted of raping girls below the age of 12 years.

    Lok Sabha passes 'The Homoeopathy Central Council (Amendment) Bill, 2018'

    Amendments to The Homoeopathy Central Council Act, 1973 bill which was moved by Union Minister Shripad Yesso Naik has been passed by the Lower house.

    Lok Sabha resumes discussion on Homeopathic Central Council (Amendment) Bill.

    Rajya Sabha adjourned for the day

     The Upper House which reconvened after 2 pm has been adjourned for the day after uproar over National Register of Citizens .

    Lok Sabha has been adjourned till  2.15 pm. 

    Do not politicise such sensitive issues: Rajnath Singh on Assam NRC list

    Home Minister Rajnath Singh says, "Some people are unnecessarily trying to create an atmosphere of fear. This is a completely impartial report. No misinformation should be spread.This is a draft and not the final list." 

    He added," justice will be served to everyone".

    Rajya Sabha's adjournment extended

    Rajya Sabha's adjournment has been extended till 2 pm.

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