Parliament – Government Brings Key Reform Bills Before Both Houses on Monday
Parliament –The Union Government is expected to place several important legislative proposals before Parliament on Monday, with a major focus on tightening laws against examination-related malpractice, strengthening judicial capacity, and introducing amendments linked to national honour. The day’s agenda also includes the presentation of committee reports and official ministry documents in both the Lok Sabha and the Rajya Sabha, reflecting a packed legislative schedule.
Bill Targets Stronger Action Against Examination Malpractice
In the Lok Sabha, Union Minister Dr. Jitendra Singh is scheduled to seek permission to introduce the Public Examinations (Prevention of Unfair Means) Amendment Bill, 2026. The proposed legislation aims to revise the existing Public Examinations (Prevention of Unfair Means) Act, 2024 by introducing additional legal safeguards to address paper leaks, cheating networks, and other unfair practices affecting national-level examinations.
Following its introduction, the government is expected to request that the House immediately consider the Bill and pass it. The proposed amendment comes at a time when public concern over the integrity of competitive examinations has remained high, with authorities seeking a stronger legal framework to improve transparency, accountability, and confidence in the examination process.
Proposal to Increase Supreme Court Strength
Another significant item on the Lok Sabha agenda is the Supreme Court (Number of Judges) Amendment Bill, 2026, which will be moved by Union Law Minister Arjun Ram Meghwal. The legislation seeks to amend the existing law governing the sanctioned strength of judges in the country’s highest court.
However, the proposal is expected to face resistance. Members of Parliament Sougata Ray, N.K. Premachandran, and Adv. Dean Kuriakose are scheduled to move a statutory resolution opposing the Ordinance issued by the President in May 2026 on the same subject. Their resolution is likely to trigger discussion over the government’s decision to bring the measure through an ordinance before introducing the Bill in Parliament.
Parliamentary Panels to Present Key Reports
The Lok Sabha will also receive several reports from the Standing Committee on Chemicals and Fertilisers. Among them is an assessment of rising medicine prices in the pharmaceutical sector and their impact on ordinary citizens. Another report reviews the disinvestment process involving public sector fertiliser companies, examining its implementation and implications.
In addition, Union Ministers from different departments will table official documents related to their ministries. Culture Minister Gajendra Singh Shekhawat, Education Minister Jayant Chaudhary, and Minister of State for Finance Pankaj Chaudhary are among those scheduled to place ministry papers before the House.
Minister of State Suresh Gopi will also submit eight separate implementation statements outlining the government’s progress on recommendations made by the Standing Committee on Petroleum and Natural Gas. These updates cover multiple budget cycles spanning the period from 2019 to 2027.
Rajya Sabha to Consider National Honour Amendment
In the Rajya Sabha, Union Home Minister Amit Shah is expected to move the Prevention of Insults to National Honour (Amendment) Bill, 2026 for consideration and passage. The proposed amendment seeks to revise provisions of the Prevention of Insults to National Honour Act, 1971 as part of the government’s effort to further strengthen the legal safeguards relating to the protection of national symbols and honours.
The Upper House is also scheduled to witness the laying of several official ministry papers. Minister Satish Chandra Dubey will present documents concerning the Ministries of Coal and Mines, while Sanjay Seth will table papers linked to the Ministry of Defence. Minister Tokhan Sahu is also expected to submit documents relating to the Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs.
With multiple Bills, committee reports, implementation statements, and ministry documents listed for consideration, Parliament is set for an extensive day of legislative business as both Houses continue the ongoing session.