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Sikh Gurdwaras Bill removes Sahjdhari voting rights retroactively from 2003
This Bill amends the Sikh Gurdwaras Act, 1925 to remove the exemption that allowed Sahjdhari Sikhs to vote in elections for the Board and Committees.
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Real Estate Bill excludes Jammu and Kashmir from its scope
This Bill aims to regulate and promote the real estate sector by ensuring the efficient and transparent sale of plots, apartments, or buildings.
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Constitution amended to transfer territories to Bangladesh per 1974 agreement
This Bill amends the Constitution of India to formally acquire specific territories from Bangladesh and transfer other territories to Bangladesh…
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Delhi High Court Bill raises civil case threshold to ₹2 crore
This Bill increases the minimum value of civil cases that the Delhi High Court can hear from 20 lakh rupees to 2 crore rupees.
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Bill requires homoeopathy colleges to seek central permission for student admissions
This Bill amends the Homoeopathy Central Council Act, 1973, to require Homoeopathic Medical Colleges to obtain prior permission from the Central…
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Commercial courts to cover all India except Jammu and Kashmir
This Bill establishes specialized Commercial Courts, Commercial Divisions in High Courts, and Commercial Appellate Divisions to adjudicate commercial…
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Bill adds 'Kabirpanthi Julaha' to Haryana SC list
This Bill amends the Constitution (Scheduled Castes) Order, 1950, and the Constitution (Dadra and Nagar Haveli) Scheduled Castes Order, 1962, to…
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NID declared public authority under RTI Act, Bill provides endowment fund
This Bill declares the National Institute of Design (NID) in Ahmedabad as an institution of national importance and incorporates it as a body…
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Food Safety Bill adds CEO as Food Authority member
This Bill amends the Food Safety and Standards Act, 2006 to include the Chief Executive Officer as a member of the Food Authority, clarify the…
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Bill deems Tribunal appointees retired from prior government service
This Bill establishes uniform conditions of service, including tenure, allowances, and leave rules, for the Chairmen and Members of specific…
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Waqf Act excludes ancient monuments, archaeological sites
This Bill provides for the eviction of unauthorised occupants from waqf properties and the removal of unauthorised constructions on such properties.
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Delhi Hotels Act repealed, 25% room control power removed
This Bill repeals the Delhi Hotels (Control of Accommodation) Act, 1949, removing the government's power to force hotels to reserve a portion of…
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Bill creates HIV ombudsman with specific complaint powers
This Bill aims to prevent and control the spread of HIV and AIDS while protecting the human rights of people affected by the virus.
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Census Commissioner's 2001 SC-ST population figures final, cannot be challenged
This law provides for the readjustment of reserved seats for Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes in the Lok Sabha and State Legislative Assemblies…
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Assam Legislative Council to have 42 members, 14 elected under Article 171(3)(a)
This Bill creates a Legislative Council (upper house) for the State of Assam.
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Bill substitutes Section 8(4) after Supreme Court deems it unconstitutional
This Bill amends the Representation of the People Act, 1951 to change the rules for when a sitting Member of Parliament or State Legislature loses…
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Judicial Appointments Commission Bill references Article 124A of the Constitution
This Bill establishes a Judicial Appointments Commission to recommend candidates for appointment as Chief Justice of India, Judges of the Supreme…
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Constitution amendment bill inserts new article for judicial appointments commission
This Bill proposes to amend the Constitution of India to replace the current judicial collegium system with a new Judicial Appointments Commission…
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Bill creates Central Drugs Authority with power to sue and be sued
This Bill amends the Drugs and Cosmetics Act, 1940, to include the regulation of medical devices and clinical trials alongside drugs and cosmetics.
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Delhi Rent Act, 1995 received Presidential assent but never brought into force
This Bill repeals the Delhi Rent Act, 1995, which was passed by Parliament but never brought into force.
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Bill amends voter disqualification rules after Supreme Court order
This Bill amends the Representation of the People Act, 1951, to clarify that a person who is prohibited from voting while in prison or police custody…
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Bill introduces 'irretrievable breakdown' as new divorce ground
This Bill amends the Hindu Marriage Act, 1955 and the Special Marriage Act, 1954 to allow divorce on the ground of 'irretrievable breakdown of…
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Nalanda Bill projects ₹2154.35 crore capital spend, allows retrospective rules
This Bill amends the Nalanda University Act, 2010 to improve the university's governance structure, allow the Government of India to fund both…
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Bill exempts SC/ST commission chairpersons from MP disqualification
This Bill amends the Parliament (Prevention of Disqualification) Act, 1959, to ensure that holding the office of Chairperson of the National…
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Merchant Shipping Bill raises seafarers' minimum age to 16
This Bill amends the Merchant Shipping Act, 1958 to implement the International Maritime Labour Convention, 2006 (MLC).
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Medical Council of India reconstituted with Union Territory and Health University reps
This Bill amends the Indian Medical Council Act, 1956 to reconstitute the Medical Council of India (MCI) with a new membership structure and term…
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Bill bars Pakistan, Bangladesh citizens from overseas Indian cardholder status
This Bill amends the Citizenship Act, 1955 to replace the term 'overseas citizen of India' with 'overseas Indian cardholder' and to update the rules…
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Bill mandates marriage registration, fines up to ₹50 for non-compliance
This Bill amends the Registration of Births and Deaths Act, 1969, to include the mandatory registration of marriages alongside births and deaths.
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Bill repeals Section 28, expands mandatory registration to electronic records and property agreements
This Bill amends the Registration Act, 1908 to expand the types of documents that must be registered, including electronic records and specific…
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Bill sets 2013 date for SC/ST seat readjustment
This Bill provides for the readjustment of reserved seats for Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes in the Lok Sabha and State Legislative…