Parliament Winter Session Highlights: Three criminal bills passed in Rajya Sabha unanimously in absence of Oppn MPs
Parliament Winter Session Highlights: The Lok Sabha on Thursday cleared the bill to regulate the appointment of top election officers in the Lok Sabha. The Chief Election Commissioner and Other Election Commissioners (Appointment, Conditions of Service and Term of Office) Bill, 2023, has already been passed by the Rajya Sabha....Read More
Union Home Minister Amit Shah moved three new criminal code bills for consideration and passage in the Rajya Sabha on Thursday, and they were subsequently passed. The Bharatiya Nyaya (Second) Sanhita, 2023, the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha (Second) Sanhita, 2023 and the Bharatiya Sakshya (Second) Bill, 2023 were passed by the Lok Sabha on Wednesday.
The Centre also passed the Telecommunications Bill, 2023 in the Upper House. The bill seeks to amend and consolidate the law relating to the development, expansion and operation of telecommunication services and telecommunication networks; assignment of the spectrum; and matters connected therewith. It was passed by the Lok Sabha on Wednesday.
Meanwhile, the protest by Opposition leaders over the December 13 security breach and the subsequent suspension of its 143 MPs, is likely to continue today.
The suspensions were a result of the Opposition members’ refusal to budge on their demand for a statement from Shah on the Parliament security breach. Parliamentarians of the INDIA bloc decided to hold a nationwide protest, including one at Jantar Mantar in Delhi, on Friday.
‘Historic moment’: BJP MP Dinesh after criminal laws passed in Parliament
Upon the passage of Bills to replace the IPC, CrPC, and Evidence Act, BJP MP Dinesh Sharma said, “I believe this was a historic moment in which not only were major changes made to laws that were 150-200 years old, but also to ensure speedy justice and good governance.”
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Here are some provisions of newly passed criminal laws
-The new laws establish severe penalties for crimes against women and address loopholes by defining organized crime.
-Hit-and-run cases will incur a 10-year imprisonment penalty. However, leniency is exercised in road accident scenarios where the accused promptly attends to victims by taking them to the hospital, as highlighted by Union minister Amit Shah in the Parliament.
-The bills outline specific timelines for various stages, starting from FIR registration to investigation and filing of charge sheets.
-In cases involving accused individuals, such as those related to bomb blasts or economic offenses, who attempt to evade justice, trials in absentia will be conducted, Shah mentioned.
-Shah emphasised the introduction of a timeframe for filing mercy petitions. Specifically, only individuals convicted and on death row are eligible to submit such pleas within 30 days after the Supreme Court confirms the punishment. Others are not permitted to file such appeals.
PM Modi praises three criminal bills passed in RS
PM Modi said, “The passage of Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023, Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 and Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam, 2023 is a watershed moment in our history. These Bills mark the end of colonial-era laws. A new era begins with laws centered on public service and welfare.”
Rajya Sabha adjourned sine die
Rajya Sabha adjourned sine die
'This is historic. These three bills passed unanimously': Jagdeep Dhankar
“This is historic. These three bills passed unanimously,” Rajya Sabha chairman Jagdeep Dhankar said.
Three criminal bills passed in Rajya Sabha
Three criminal bills — Bharatiya Nyaya (Second) Sanhita, Bharatiya Nagrik Suraksha (Second) Sanhita, and Bharatiya Saksha (Second) Bill — passed in Rajya Sabha.
Bharatiya Nagrik Suraksha (Second) Sanhita, Bharatiya Nyaya (Second) Sanhita passed in RS
Bharatiya Nagrik Suraksha (Second) Sanhita, Bharatiya Nyaya (Second) Sanhita passed in RS
“We have clearly defined economic offences in new criminal laws”: Amit Shah
“We have clearly defined economic offences in new criminal laws,” says Amit Shah.
'82% of database integration completed': Amit Shah on new criminal bills
“82 per cent of work of integration of various databases completed before passage of new criminal law bills,” said Amit Shah in Rajya Sabha.
‘Three bills not intended at punishing, but giving justice’: Amit Shah on criminal bills tabeled in RS
"We had been deliberating and discussing on this since August 2019. I feel joyous to be presenting this today. Not just the names of laws have been changed, but major changes have been made in their objectives. Indian Penal Code, Criminal Procedure Code and Evidence Act were formulated to safeguard the British rule," says Union Home Minister Amit Shah while speaking in Rajya Sabha on Bills replacing IPC, CrPC and Evidence Act.
“The order of the sections (in the current criminal laws) show that looting the treasury, breaking the railway tracks and conspiring against the British rule were prioritised over murder and crimes against women.”
"The three Bills I have tabled today are not intended at punishing, but giving justice," he added.
"The soul of these laws is Indian and for the first time, our criminal justice system will be governed by laws made by India, for India and made in Indian Parliament."
‘Congratulate people of India on passage of bills’: BJP MP
“I congratulate the people of India on the passage of the Bills. The resolve of our government was to remove the laws made by Britishers for their gains and bring laws beneficial for our countrymen,” says BJP MP Nirahua Hindustani on Bills replacing IPC, CrPC and Evidence Act.
Watch: PM Modi meets Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, minister Pralhad Joshi on last day of Winter Session
‘Would've been better if Oppn members were present’: BSP MP
"All the amendments and decisions have been taken for this session, but it would have been better if the opposition leaders were present in the Parliament,” says BSP MP Malook Nagar on mass suspension of MPs.
'New bill have done away with symbols of slavery in India': BJP MP
“The new Bills have done away with one of the symbols of slavery in India. The new laws have been brought keeping in mind the spirit of India. This is our own law and the whole country is hopeful about this,” says BJP MP Pragya Thakur.
'They were trying to cause disturbance': Union MoS on suspension of MPs
"They were trying to cause disturbance in the Parliament, and the opposition leaders had no motivation to work in people's interest," says Union MoS Ashwini K Choubey on mass suspension of MPs.
BJP MP Manoj Tiwari hails 12 historic bills passes in Parliament
“12 historic bills have been passed. People will not need to run around for justice anymore. They will find solutions at one place. The era of Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita has begun and Bhartiya Dand Sanhita has ended,” says BJP MP Manoj Tiwari.
Those responsible for protecting MPs failed in their constitutional duties: Kharge
Those responsible for protecting MPs have failed in their constitutional duties, Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge on Thursday, in an apparent attack on the Lok Sabha speaker and the Rajya Sabha chairman over the suspension of opposition members from the two Houses of Parliament.
Addressing party leaders at a crucial meeting of the Congress Working Committee (CWC), Kharge also said his party has learnt valuable lessons from the recent assembly polls and urged party workers to focus on the 2024 Lok Sabha elections now.
This is the first meeting of the Congress' highest decision-making body after the party's poor showing in the assembly polls.
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Lok Sabha adjourned sine die, day before schedule
Lok Sabha adjourned sine die, day before schedule
Press and Registration of Periodicals Bill, 2023, passed in Lok Sabha
Press and Registration of Periodicals Bill, 2023, passed in Lok Sabha through voice vote
Three criminal law bills tabled in Rajya Sabha
The government on Thursday moved three bills in the Rajya Sabha for consideration and passage to replace the colonial-era criminal laws.
Home Minister Amit Shah moved the motion for passage of the three redrafted bills -- the Bharatiya Nyaya (Second) Sanhita, Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha (Second) Sanhita and the Bharatiya Sakshya (Second) Bills in Rajya Sabha.
The Lok Sabha had passed these bills on Wednesday.
These bills will replace the Indian Penal Code-1860, the Code of Criminal Procedure Act-1898, and the Indian Evidence Act of 1872, respectively.
Initiating a debate on them, BJP's Brijalal said they will end the colonial legacy.
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"Murder of democracy, insult to Constitution": Supriya Sule on suspension of 143 Opposition MPs
Coming down heavily at the BJP-led Centre, Nationalist Congress Party leader Supriya Sule on Thursday said the bulk suspension of Opposition MPs from both Houses of Parliament represents the 'murder of democracy'.
As many as 143 Opposition members from both Houses were suspended for raising a ruckus and disrupting proceedings over their demand for a statement from Union Home Minister Amit Shah over the December 13 Parliament security breach incident.
Speaking to ANI on Thursday, the suspended MP drew a parallel between the prevailing state of affairs with the National Emergency, which was imposed in the country under the Prime Ministership of Indira Gandhi in 1975, saying that it seems as if an undeclared Emergency has been imposed all over again.
"This is a murder of democracy, an insult to the Constitution. The country is run by the Constitution, and I condemn the way (over) 140 MPs have been suspended. It seems that an Emergency has been imposed in the country," she said.
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Three more Opposition MPs suspended in Lok Sabha
The impasse in the Parliament over the suspension of 144 MPs continued on Thursday, with the INDIA bloc leaders mounting a protest march till Vijay Chowk. Inside the Lok Sabha, meanwhile, Speaker Om Birla warned three more Congress MPs against "unruly behaviour" -- the ground for the suspension -- and he had not acted against anyone without any reason.
‘Never in history…’: DMK MP Tiruchi Siva on suspensions of MPs
"Since 13th December, Opposition parties have been demanding the statement of the Union Home Minister on the security breach incident. But the concerned minister made statements outside the House while Opposition MPs were suspended for demanding the same. Never in history, our voice has been strangulated like this," says DMK MP Tiruchi Siva.
‘Why are they afraid of us?’: Congress leader Digvijaya Singh on Parliament security breach row
"Had they (PM and Home Minister) given the statement on that very day (Dec 13), there would have been no obstacle. We want to participate in the discussions on crucial bills, they ignored us and started suspending people (MPs)," says Congress leader Digvijaya Singh on Parliament security breach row.
He added, “They are giving statements and holding press conferences across the country, but hesitating in doing the same in the House. Why are they afraid of us?”
Parliament Winter Session LIVE | ‘Like batting in cricket match without fielders’: Congress MP on Parliament suspensions
"This government doesn't want an opposition in the House. It's like batting in a cricket match without any fielders. They are bringing very far-reaching laws which will have grave impact on to the daily life of this country, but they don't want any discussion, debate or dissent about it," says Congress MP Karti P Chidambaram.
Parliament security breach: Delhi court grants 15 day custodial remand to Delhi Police of four accused
Delhi's Patiala House court granted 15 days further custodial remand to the Special Cell of Delhi Police of the four accused.
Parliament Winter Session LIVE: Accused in LS security breach case brought to Delhi's Patiala House Court
Parliament Winter Session LIVE: Four of the accused arrested in connection to the Parliament security breach were presented before Delhi's Patiala House Court on Thursday. The Delhi police have requested a 15-day extension for the custody of these accused individuals.
Parliament Winter Session LIVE: Rajya Sabha clears Telecommunications Bill 2023 through voice vote
Parliament Winter Session LIVE: Rajya Sabha on Thursday passed Telecommunications Bill 2023 through voice vote.
The legislation, initially passed in Lok Sabha on Wednesday, aims to revise and merge regulations concerning telecom services, networks, spectrum allocation, and amend specific sections of the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India Act (1997).
Parliament Winter Session LIVE: Press and Registration of Periodicals Bill introduced in Lok Sabha
Union minister Anurag Thakur has introduced the Press and Registration of Periodicals (PRP) Bill, 2023 in the Lok Sabha.
The Bill seeks to replace the existing Press and Registration of Books (PRB) Act, 1867, which governs the registration of print and publishing industry in the country. It has been already passed by the Rajya Sabha.
Parliament Winter Session LIVE: Bill to regulate appointment of top election official cleared in Lok Sabha
The Lok Sabha has cleared the bill to regulate the appointment of top election officers in the Lok Sabha.
The Chief Election Commissioner and Other Election Commissioners (Appointment, Conditions of Service and Term of Office) Bill, 2023, has already been passed by the Rajya Sabha.
Parliament Winter Session LIVE: Telecommunication Bill introduced in Rajy Sabha
Communications minister Ashwini Vaishnaw has introduced the Telecommunication Bill, 2023 in Rajya Sabha.
The bill seeks to amend and consolidate the law relating to the development, expansion and operation of telecommunication services and telecommunication networks; assignment of the spectrum; and matters connected therewith. It was passed by the Lok Sabha on Wednesday.
Parliament Winter Session LIVE: ‘Suspended members should look into their actions,’ says BJP MP
BJP MP SP Singh Baghel says that the suspended members should look into their actions. “INDIA alliance is working with the principle of ‘the enemy of my enemy is my friend’. The suspended members should look into their actions, it was the Parliament session and not the set of a comedy show," he says, according to PTI.
Parliament Winter Session LIVE: BJP MP urges Centre to introduce ‘one nation, one election’
During the discussion on the bill regarding the appointment of top election officials, BJP MP Shankar Lalwani asks law minister to introduce “One nation, one election”.
Parliament Winter Session LIVE: Bill to regulate appointment of top election officials introduced in Lok Sabha
Law minister Arjun Ram Meghawal has moved the Chief Election Commissioner and Other Election Commissioners (Appointment, Conditions of Service and Term of Office) Bill, 2023 in the Lok Sabha.
Parliament Winter Session LIVE: ‘Murder of democracy,’ says Supriya Sule
On suspension of Opposition MPs, NCP MP Supriya Sule says: "This is murder of democracy. It looks like there is an Emergency in the country."
Parliament Winter Session LIVE: Sharad Pawar speaks on suspension of MPs
“…We always respect institutions...What happened in Parliament had never before happened in the history of the country. The historic work of ousting 150 MPs from the House has been done. There was just one demand, a statement from the Government side on how did they (Parliament security breach accused) come and who issued them passes,” NCP chief Sharad Pawar says, according to ANI.
Parliament Winter Session LIVE: INDIA bloc carries out protest march over suspension of MPs
The Parliamentarians of the Indian National Developmental Inclusive Alliance (INDIA) bloc are holding a march from Parliament House to Vijay Chowk in Delhi on the issue of suspension of Opposition MPs in both Rajya Sabha and Lok Sabha.
Parliament Winter Session LIVE: PM, home minister should have spoken in House on security breach, says Kharge
Congress chief Mallikarjun Kharge says that PM Narendra Modi and Home Minister Amit Shah should have spoken in House on security breach.
“PM Modi spoke elsewhere but did not turn up in Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha,” Kharge says, according to PTI.
Parliament Winter Session LIVE: Rajasthan CM Bhajanlal Sharma arrives in Parliament
Rajasthan CM Bhajanlal Sharma has arrived at the Parliament, reports ANI.
Parliament Winter Session LIVE | MPs' suspension: Throwback to a similar action during Rajiv Gandhi era in '89
The Parliament continues to witness repeated adjournments amid uproar over the opposition's demand for a statement by the Union home minister's statement on the Lok Sabha security breach and subsequent large-scale suspension of MPs from both Houses. With the latest rash of suspensions on Tuesday, a total of 141 Opposition members have now been suspended from Parliament. Of these, 95 are from the Lok Sabha and 46 from the Rajya Sabha. The number is unprecedented, and far surpasses the 63 lawmakers who were suspended in 1989 during the Rajiv Gandhi government. Read more.
Parliament Winter Session LIVE: Bill to regulate appointment of top election officials in Lok Sabha today
A controversial bill regulating the appointment and conditions of service of India’s top election officials will introduced in the Lok Sabha today. The bill was passed by the Rajya Sabha on December 13.
The Chief Election Commissioner and other Election Commissioners (Appointment, Conditions of Service and Term of Office) Bill, 2023, will be moved by Union law minister Arjun Meghwal.
Parliament Winter Session LIVE: What are the proposed changes to criminal laws
The Indian Penal Code has been proposed to be replaced with the Bharatiya Nyaya Samhita, the CrPC with Nagarik Suraksha Samhita and the Indian Evidence Act with the Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam. The three bills linked to the country's criminal justice system were passed in the Lok Sabha by a voice vote on Wednesday.
Union Minister Amit Shah said the laws brought by the British focused on punishment for looting government treasure, severing railway lines, and insulting the British crown; punishment for crimes against women was given low priority. Read further.
Parliament Winter Session LIVE: INDIA bloc to hold march till over MPs suspension
The Parliamentarians of the Indian National Developmental Inclusive Alliance (INDIA) bloc will today hold a march from Parliament House to Vijay Chowk in Delhi on the issue of suspension of Opposition MPs in both Rajya Sabha and Lok Sabha.
The floor leaders of the INDIA bloc will also hold a meeting in the office of Rajya Sabha Leader of Opposition Mallikarjun Kharge.
Parliament Winter Session LIVE: Opposition gears up for stir
The Lok Sabha on Wednesday suspended two more Opposition MPs till the end of the Winter session, taking the number of parliamentarians penalised in both Houses to 143 in a week, attracting further criticism from the opposition Indian National Developmental Inclusive Alliance (INDIA) that has called for a nationwide protest on Friday. Read further.
Parliament Winter Session LIVE: Centre to move 3 new crime codes, telecom bill in RS today
The Centre on Thursday will move the three new criminal code bills and the Telecommunications Bill, 2023 for consideration and passage in the Rajya Sabha today.