Criminal laws discussed, NCT of Delhi Laws passed: List of bills taken up in Parliament after MP suspension spree
Union Home Minister Amit Shah moved The Bharatiya Nyaya (2nd) Sanhita, 2023, The Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha (2nd) Sanhita, 2023 and The Bharatiya Sakshya (2nd) Bill, 2023 in the Lok Sabha on Tuesday.
The three contentious Bills replace the Indian Penal Code of 1860, Code of Criminal Procedure (CrPC) of 1973 and Indian Evidence Act, of 1872. Amit Shah is expected to give reply to the debate on these three Bill later in the day, news agency ANI reported.
The three Bills to replace the existing criminal laws in India were tabled for consideration and passing in the Lok Sabha even as 95 Opposition MPs remain suspended from the Lower House.
A record number of 141 MPs were suspended from Parliament during the ongoing Winter Session 2023. As many as 46 MPs were suspended from the Rajya Sabha and 95 MPs were suspended from the Lok Sabha in a single session.
Here’s a list of Bills passed/taken up after suspension of 141 MPs:
1. Lok Sabha discussed three laws to replace criminal laws: The Bharatiya Nyaya (2nd) Sanhita, 2023, The Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha (2nd) Sanhita, 2023 and The Bharatiya Sakshya (2nd) Bill, 2023
2. Lok Sabha passed The Provisional Collection of Taxes Bill, 2023.
3. Lok Sabha passed The Central Goods and Services Tax (Second Amendment) Bill, 2023.
4. Rajya Sabha and Lok Sabha passed The National Capital Territory of Delhi Laws (Special Provisions) Second (Amendment) Bill, 2023.
5. Rajya Sabha took up discussion on The Appropriation (No.3) and (No.4) Bill, 2023. The Bills were considered and returned by the Rajya Sabha earlier in the day.
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Published: 19 Dec 2023, 06:46 PM IST
