Parliament Monsoon Session Day 10: Lok Sabha to Take Up Births, Deaths and SC Judges Bills
On the tenth day of the Monsoon Session, the Lok Sabha is scheduled to take up two key legislative proposals for consideration and passage. The Registration of Births and Deaths (Amendment) Bill, 2026, and the Supreme Court (Number of Judges) Amendment Bill, 2026, are listed for discussion in the lower house on Friday, July 31, 2026. Meanwhile, the Rajya Sabha is expected to debate the Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises Development (Amendment) Bill, 2026.
The day's proceedings come a day after Parliament passed the Public Examinations (Prevention of Unfair Means) Amendment Bill, 2026. The Rajya Sabha cleared the Bill on Thursday, July 30, 2026, following its passage in the Lok Sabha on Wednesday, July 29, 2026. The Bill aims to strengthen the legal framework against malpractices in public examinations.
During the debate on the Public Examinations Bill, opposition members belonging to the INDIA bloc staged a walkout before Minister of State for Personnel, Public Grievances and Pensions Jitendra Singh responded to the seven-hour discussion. The Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) did not join the walkout but moved amendments against the Bill, which were subsequently defeated.
In a separate development on Thursday, BJP MP and former Union Minister Anurag Thakur submitted a notice of breach of privilege and contempt of the House against Leader of Opposition (LoP) Rahul Gandhi in the Lok Sabha. The notice was submitted to Speaker Om Birla, accusing Mr. Gandhi of using unparliamentary and derogatory language and levelling grave and unsubstantiated allegations against Home Minister Amit Shah.
The pending Bills on birth and death registration and the number of Supreme Court judges are expected to generate significant debate. The Registration of Births and Deaths (Amendment) Bill, 2026, seeks to amend the existing law to update provisions related to the registration of births and deaths, potentially enabling a comprehensive national database. The Supreme Court (Number of Judges) Amendment Bill, 2026, aims to increase the strength of judges in the apex court, a move that has implications for judicial efficiency and case backlog.
The MSME Development (Amendment) Bill, 2026, slated for discussion in the Rajya Sabha, is intended to address issues faced by micro, small and medium enterprises, including timely payment and dispute resolution mechanisms.
Parliamentary proceedings have been marked by frequent disruptions and confrontations between the ruling side and the opposition this session. The walkout over the Public Examinations Bill and the privilege notice against the LoP highlight the contentious atmosphere. However, the government has maintained that the legislative agenda is focused on governance and developmental priorities.
As the session progresses, all eyes will be on how the House handles the listed business amid the political standoff. The passage of these Bills is crucial for their respective policy objectives, but the strained parliamentary dynamics could influence the pace of legislative work.
