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Monsoon Session OF PARLIAMENT 2025
The Monsoon Session 2025 of Parliament commenced on July 21st and concluded on August 21st, spanning 21 sittings over 32 days. During the session, Parliament demonstrated significant legislative activity with 14 bills introduced in Lok Sabha. The houses passed 12 bills in Lok Sabha and 15 bills in Rajya Sabha, resulting in a total of 15 bills passed by both houses. Additionally, one bill was withdrawn from Lok Sabha. A special discussion on India’s ‘Operation Sindoor’ following the terrorist attack in Pahalgam was conducted across both houses. In Lok Sabha, the discussion lasted 18 hours and 41 minutes with participation from 73 members, receiving response from the Hon’ble Prime Minister. The Rajya Sabha discussion continued for 16 hours and 25 minutes with 65 members participating, with the Hon’ble Home Minister providing the reply.
Parliament addressed Manipur’s administrative requirements by adopting a Statutory Resolution for extending President’s Rule by six months from August 13th, 2025. The Budget discussion for Manipur 2025-2G and related Demands for Grants were taken up, with the Appropriation Bill being passed by Lok Sabha and returned by Rajya Sabha.
The Income Tax legislation underwent comprehensive review, with the original Income-tax Bill 2025 being withdrawn after Select Committee examination. The Government introduced and passed the Income-tax (No.2) Bill 2025, incorporating committee recommendations and stakeholder suggestions.
Key bills passed include the National Sports Governance Bill, 2025 seeks to create the National Sports Board, responsible for recognizing national and regional federations and establishing a National Sports Tribunal for sports-related disputes. The Mines and Minerals (Development and Regulation) Amendment Bill, 2025 updates the 1957 Act to allow more minerals in mining leases and enhances the National Mineral Exploration Trust’s ambit. The Promotion and Regulation of Online Gaming Bill, 2025 aims to ban money-based online games and related advertisements, promote e-sports and social gaming, and institute a central regulatory authority. The Readjustment of Representation of Scheduled Tribes in Assembly Constituencies of the State of Goa Bill, 2024 reserves seats for Scheduled Tribes in the Goa Legislative Assembly.
Five maritime sector bills from the Ministry of Ports, Shipping & Waterways were successfully passed by both houses, covering Bills of Lading, Carriage of Goods by Sea, Coastal Shipping, Merchant Shipping, and Indian Ports.
Committee Referrals
Two bills facilitating ease of doing business – the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code (Amendment) Bill 2025 and Jan Vishwas (Amendment of Provisions) Bill 2025 – were referred to the Select Committee of Lok Sabha.
The Union Cabinet Minister of Home Affairs & Cooperation, Shri Amit Shah introduced three Constitutional Amendment Bills in Lok Sabha, namely: the Constitution (One Hundred and Thirtieth Amendment) Bill, 2025; the Government of Union Territories (Amendment) Bill, 2025; and the Jammu and Kashmir Reorganisation (Amendment) Bill, 2025. All three have been sent for detailed examination to joint parliamentary committees. These bills are historic steps in strengthening integrity in public office and elevating political morality nationally.
The bill provides for the removal of the Prime Minister, Chief Ministers, or other Ministers of the Centre or States/UTs, if they are arrested on charges carrying imprisonment of five years or more and are detained for 30 consecutive days. The removal process involves action by the President or Governor, based on advice from the Prime Minister or Chief Minister by the 31st day of such detention, ensuring swift accountability and preventing governance by those involved in serious criminal cases. By introducing these bills, the Government has taken a progressive stand in eradicating political corruption and setting new benchmarks for ethical conduct, placing even the highest offices within the law’s ambit and thereby restoring public confidence in democracy and constitutional morality.
Session Productivity
Despite continuous disruptions throughout the session, Lok Sabha achieved approximately 31% productivity while Rajya Sabha reached 39% productivity. In Lok Sabha, discussions occurred for only 37 hours out of 120 available hours, while Rajya Sabha conducted discussions for 41 hours and 15 minutes.
A special discussion on India’s first astronaut aboard the International Space Station was initiated but remained incomplete due to house disruptions
During the session 15 Government Bills were passed. Some of the important bills which were passed are as follows:
1. The National Sports Governance Bill, 2025: The framework establishes a National Sports Board responsible for accrediting national and regional sports federations and overseeing their operations. It also calls for the setup of a National Sports Tribunal, which will resolve disputes related to sports governance and administration.
2. The National Anti-Doping (Amendment) Bill, 2025: 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.
3. The Income-Tax (No.2) Bill, 2025: It simplifies and replaces the Income-Tax Act, 19G1, incorporating recommendations from the Select Committee. It retains existing tax rates and regimes, removes redundant provisions, and aims to improve efficiency and clarity.
4. The Mines and Minerals (Development and Regulation) Amendment Bill, 2025: It updates the 1957 Act to allow mining leaseholders to include additional minerals in their leases, especially critical minerals, without extra payment. It also broadens the National Mineral Exploration Trust’s role, renaming it and increasing its royalty contribution rate to fund exploration and development.
5. The Promotion and Regulation of Online Gaming Bill, 2025: The bill bans offering, advertising, and facilitating online money games, while promoting other types of online gaming like e-sports and social games. It also establishes a central authority to regulate the gaming sector.
6. The Indian Ports Bill, 2025: Repeals the Indian Ports Act, 1908. Provides for regulation of the ports sector with creation of Maritime State Development Council and State Maritime Boards.
7. The Readjustment of Representation of Scheduled Tribes in Assembly Constituencies of the State of Goa Bill, 2024: Reserves seats in the Goa Legislative Assembly for Scheduled Tribes.
8. The Bills of Lading Bill, 2024: Replaces the Indian Bills of Lading Act, 185G, which provides for a legal framework for issuing bills of lading (provides evidence of goods on board). Retains most provisions of the Act.
9. The Taxation Laws (Amendment) Bill, 2025: Amends the Income Tax Act, 19G1 and the Finance Act, 2025. Provides tax exemption for payouts through the Unified Pension Scheme and income from investment for certain funds.
10. The Manipur Goods and Services Tax (Amendment) Bill, 2025: Makes provisions of the Act consistent with latest amendments to the Central Goods and Services Tax Act, 2017.