Parliament session ends with legislations but little debate
Parliament’s Monsoon Session ended on Thursday with a substantial amount of legislative business completed, but much of it took place without detailed debate.
Across 19 sittings over 25 days, Parliament passed 12 Bills. Eleven were cleared without discussion, while the Public Examinations (Prevention of Unfair Means) Amendment Bill, 2026, was the principal piece of legislation to receive a detailed debate.
The disruptions also affected the functioning of both Houses. Lok Sabha operated for around 19% of its scheduled time, while Rajya Sabha functioned for approximately 39%.
The session was marked by repeated adjournments and political clashes over issues including the NEET paper leak, alleged police action against protesting students and claims concerning donations at the Ram Temple in Ayodhya.
Despite the disruptions, legislative work continued. Eleven Bills were introduced in the Lok Sabha and two in the Rajya Sabha. Twelve Bills were eventually passed by both Houses.
Two of the measures replaced ordinances issued before the session began: amendments concerning the number of Supreme Court judges and changes to income-tax provisions.
The Public Examinations (Prevention of Unfair Means) Amendment Bill stood out as the only legislation to receive significant debate. The Bill seeks tighter timelines for dealing with examination malpractice. Investigations are required to be completed within two months and trials within three months.
The legislation also permits states and Union Territories to create Special Fast Track Courts and appoint Special Public Prosecutors. The Centre can establish Special Task Forces when necessary. Penalties have been increased, while the law also provides for a time-bound appeal process before a High Court Division Bench. The Bill subsequently received presidential assent.
Union Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju criticised the Opposition over the lack of discussion on the other Bills, arguing that the government was prepared to respond but that repeated protests and slogans prevented normal parliamentary debate.