New Delhi: The three new bills to replace the colonial-era criminal laws were passed in Rajya Sabha today, virtually in the absence of the Opposition. Three more MPs were suspended from the Lok Sabha on Thursday. Nakul Nath, Deepak Baij, D.K Suresh were suspended for misconduct and storming the Well in Lok Sabha. The suspension was passed via voice vote. Parliament also passed a bill today to regulate the appointment and service terms of the Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) and election commissioners, with Law Minister Arjun Meghwal stating that legislation has been brought following a judgement of the Supreme Court.
The Chief Election Commissioner and other Election Commissioners (Appointment, Conditions of Service and Term of Office) Bill, 2023 was passed by Lok Sabha after a brief debate. It was passed by Rajya Sabha last week.
Major opposition political parties did not take part in the debate on the bill, as 97 of their members have been suspended for "misconduct" for the remainder of the winter session.
The bill provides for the appointment, qualifications, Search Committee, Selection Committee, term of office, salary, resignation and removal, leave, pension of the Chief Election Commissioner and other election commissioners.
Here are the Highlights on Winter Session of Parliament:
Dec 21, 2023 20:42 (IST)
Both Houses Adjourned Sine Die
Dec 21, 2023 20:41 (IST)
Rajya Sabha Passes All Three Criminal Code Bills
Dec 21, 2023 18:10 (IST)
Discussion On 3 Key Criminal Code Bills On In Rajya Sabha
Dec 21, 2023 16:45 (IST)
Lok Sabha Adjourned Sine Die
Dec 21, 2023 16:44 (IST)
Lok Sabha Passes Press And Periodicals Bill, 2023
Dec 21, 2023 16:28 (IST)
Three More MPs Suspended From Lok Sabha
Three more MPs were suspended from the Lok Sabha on Thursday. Nakul Nath, Deepak Baij, D.K Suresh were suspended for misconduct and storming the Well in Lok Sabha. The suspension was passed via voice vote.
Dec 21, 2023 16:17 (IST)
Lok Sabha Adjourned Sine Dine Ahead Of Schedule
Lok Sabha adjourned sine die, a day ahead of schedule.
Dec 21, 2023 14:28 (IST)
Winter Session of Parliament Update: Parliament passes Telecommunications Bill
Parliament today passed a bill that seeks to allow the government to temporarily take control of telecom services in the interest of national security, and provide a non-auction route for the allocation of satellite spectrum.
The Telecommunications Bill, 2023, was approved by the Rajya Sabha through a voice vote. It was passed by the Lok Sabha on Wednesday after a short debate.
The Bill seeks to allow the government to temporarily take control of telecom services in the interest of national security, and provide a non-auction route for the allocation of satellite spectrum.
It also allows the Centre to take possession of a telecom network in case of any public emergency or in the interest of public safety.
Dec 21, 2023 14:22 (IST)
Winter Session of Parliament Update
Rajya Sabha passes the Telecommunications Bill, 2023 through voice vote to amend and consolidate the law relating to the development, expansion and operation of telecommunication services and telecommunication networks as well as the assignment of spectrum
Dec 21, 2023 14:05 (IST)
Winter Session of Parliament Update
In Lok Sabha Union Minister Anurag Thakur introduces the Press and Registration of Periodicals Bill, 2023 for consideration and passing
The Bill will replace an 1867 law brought by the colonial rulers for centralising powers. The new Bill will decriminalise certain provisions in the old law and will help in ease of doing business.
Dec 21, 2023 13:53 (IST)
Winter Session of Parliament Update
Parliament gives nod to Bill that seeks to establish mechanism to appoint chief election commissioner and election commissioners
Dec 21, 2023 13:16 (IST)
Central force CISF to handle parliament security instead of Delhi Police after massive breach last week
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