The Wildlife (Protection) Bill, 2022 was passed by voice vote in the Rajya Sabha on Thursday. It seeks to strengthen the protection of endangered species and toughen penalties for illegal wildlife trade.
The bill was passed by the Lok Sabha on August 2 during the monsoon session.
The Center also said there are no plans to reinstate the National Judicial Appointments Commission (NJAC).
The winter session will continue until December 29 with a total of 17 working days. On the agenda of this session is the presentation of 16 new laws.
09 Dec 2022 12:24 IST
Bills are likely to be presented, and their approval considered
Laws to be introduced:
The Constitution (Scheduled Tribes) (Second Amendment) Bill, 2022
The Constitution (Scheduled Tribes) (Third Amendment) Bill, 2022
The Constitution (Scheduled Tribes) (Fourth Amendment) Bill, 2022
The Constitution (Scheduled Tribes) (Fifth Amendment) Act, 2022
Invoices for consideration/approval:
Anti-Maritime Piracy Bill, 2019
The Multi-State Cooperative Societies (Amendment) Act, 2022
09 Dec 2022 11:38 IST
Anti-Piracy Bill to be considered today
Bills to be considered and which will be passed in Parliament today include the Anti-Maritime Piracy Bill, 2019, and the Multi-State Co-operative Societies (Amendment) Bill, 2022.
Other bills likely to be introduced include the Constitution (Scheduled Tribal) Order (Second Amendment) Bill, 2022, and the Constitution (Third Amendment) Constitution Order (Third Amendment) Bill, 2022, PTI reported.
09 Dec 2022 11:22 IST
Question hour is underway in the Lok Sabha