The Monsoon Session of Parliament commences on Monday amid continuous sloganeering by Opposition members demanding discussions on the NEET controversy.
Updated: July 20, 2026, 1:40 PM IST
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Monsoon Session: Amid CJP Parliament march, What key issues and major bills will dominate Sansad? Lok Sabha adjourned till 2 PM(Photo Credit: Sansad TV)
New Delhi: The Monsoon Session of Parliament commences on Monday amid continuous sloganeering by Opposition members demanding discussions on the NEET controversy and the alleged Ram Mandir donation embezzlement case. The proceedings began with Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla making obituary references to former Members of Parliament Nadendla Bhaskara Rao, Omwati Devi, Sudhangshu Seal, Major General Bhuwan Chandra Khanduri AVSM (Retd.), KP Dhanapalan, Pyare Lal Sankhwar, and His Highness Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al-Thani, Father Amir of the State of Qatar.
CJP Parliament March: Tear Gas shelled, Lathi charged on protestors
Meanwhile, forces resorted to a baton-charge near Parliament Street after thousands of Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) protesters allegedly tried to breach barricades while marching towards Parliament on Monday. At around 11.25 am, protesters attempted to push through multiple barricades erected in the high-security zone, sources said. A scuffle-like situation ensued, in which some protesters and police personnel sustained minor injuries, they said, as reported by news agency PTI. Security forces used tear gas shells near Shastri Bhawan here as several protesters attempted to push through security barricades in a bid to reach Jantar Mantar to join the Cockroach Janta Party’s march to Parliament on Monday, sources told news agency PTI.
Key issues and major bills expected to dominate the Monsoon Session
The Monsoon Session of Parliament is scheduled to continue till August 13, 2026. Meanwhile, let’s look at the key issues and major bills expected to dominate the Monsoon Session, and how they could shape the political and legislative agenda of Parliament.
Supreme Court (Number of Judges) Amendment Bill, 2026
Earlier today, Union Law Minister Arjun Ram Meghwal introduced the Supreme Court (Number of Judges) Amendment Bill, 2026, in the Lok Sabha. The minister moved for leave to introduce the Bill, which seeks to further amend the Supreme Court (Number of Judges) Act, 1956. The proposed legislation seeks to replace the ordinance promulgated by the Centre to increase the sanctioned strength of judges in the Supreme Court from 33 to 37. According to the PIB press release published on May 5, 2026, the major impact of the bill is that the increase in the number of Judges will allow the Supreme Court to function more efficiently and effectively, ensuring speedy justice. ‘The expenditure on salary of Judges and supporting staff and other facilities will be met from the Consolidated Fund of India,” reads the statement.
Prevention of Insults to National Honour (Amendment) Bill, 2026
Apart from the Supreme Court (Number of Judges) Amendment Bill, 2026, the government is scheduled to introduce the Prevention of Insults to National Honour (Amendment) Bill, 2026, in the Rajya Sabha. The proposed legislation seeks to amend the Prevention of Insults to National Honour Act, 1971, making any obstruction or insult to the national song Vande Mataram a criminal offence. The Opposition has indicated it will press for discussions on the alleged NEET-UG 2026 paper leak, the alleged embezzlement of donations at the Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra Trust in Ayodhya, and other issues during the session.
