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Explained: Why Pranab Mukherjee wants 1,000 MPs — and why Lok Sabha has only 543 today

News:Recently,former President has said that the number of seats in Lok Sabha should be increased to 1,000 from the present 543 as every MP represents an average 16-18 lakh Indians which is too large a number to be kept in touch. Facts: About the strength of Lok Sabha: Article 81 of the Constitution defines the… Continue reading Explained: Why Pranab Mukherjee wants 1,000 MPs — and why Lok Sabha has only 543 today

Congress MP seeks privilege proceedings against Union Minister

News:Recently,a Privilege Motion has been moved against the Union Textile Minister in the Lok Sabha. Facts: About Privilege Motion: Parliamentary privileges are certain rights and immunities enjoyed by members of Parliament, individually and collectively so that they can effectively discharge their functions. When any of these rights and immunities are disregarded,the offence is called a… Continue reading Congress MP seeks privilege proceedings against Union Minister

Bill for more Supreme Court judges gets Lok Sabha nod

The Lok Sabha has passed the Supreme Court (Number of Judges) Amendment Bill,2019. The bill seeks to increase the number of Supreme Court judges in the country’s apex court from the present 30 to 33. This bill was introduced after Chief Justice of India had written to Prime Minister to increase the number of judges… Continue reading Bill for more Supreme Court judges gets Lok Sabha nod

Lok Sabha passes Consumer Protection Bill

The Lok Sabha has passed the Consumer Protection Bill,2019.The bill replaces the Consumer Protection Act,1986. The bill defines a consumer as a person who buys any goods or avails a service for a consideration.It does not include a person who obtains a good for resale or a good or service for commercial purposes.  The bill… Continue reading Lok Sabha passes Consumer Protection Bill

Lok Sabha passes Wage Code Bill to ensure minimum wage for workers

Lok Sabha has passed the Code on Wages Bill, 2019.The Bill seeks to subsume existing laws related to workers’ remuneration. The bill will replace the (a)Payment of Wages Act,1936, (b)Minimum Wages Act,1948 (c)Payment of Bonus Act,1965 and the (d)Equal Remuneration Act,1976. The bill provides that the Central Government will fix minimum wages for certain sectors… Continue reading Lok Sabha passes Wage Code Bill to ensure minimum wage for workers

Lok Sabha clears changes to UAPA, nod to term persons as terrorists

Lok Sabha has passed the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Amendment Bill 2019. The Bill amends the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act,1967 providing special procedures to deal with terrorist activities and individuals and groups that foster terrorism in India. Under the Act,the central government may designate an organisation as a terrorist organisation if it (a)commits or participates in… Continue reading Lok Sabha clears changes to UAPA, nod to term persons as terrorists

Women’s representation in Lok Sabha rises to a record at 14.4%

During the recent 17th Lok Sabha,78 elected women MPs have got elected.This is highest number of women representatives ever. Women will account for 14.39% of the entire strength of the Lower House, which was at 12.5% with a total of 65 women MPs in the previous Lok Sabha. However,the regional parties has the higher ratio… Continue reading Women’s representation in Lok Sabha rises to a record at 14.4%

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