Lok Sabha to Consider Births and Deaths Amendment Bill, Supreme Court Judges Bill Today

India's Parliament is set for another important day of legislative business as both the Lok Sabha and the Rajya Sabha take up several significant Bills during the ongoing Monsoon Session.

Among the key items listed for Friday are the Registration of Births and Deaths (Amendment) Bill, 2026, the Supreme Court (Number of Judges) Amendment Bill, 2026, and the Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises Development (Amendment) Bill, 2026.

The proposed legislations cover diverse areas, including civil registration reforms, judicial capacity, and support for India's Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs). Alongside these Bills, both Houses are also expected to discuss committee reports, ministerial statements, and parliamentary business aimed at improving governance and legislative oversight.

The scheduled discussions come at a time when the government is pursuing multiple legislative reforms to strengthen administrative efficiency, improve service delivery, enhance the justice system, and support economic growth.

Lok Sabha to Consider Registration of Births and Deaths (Amendment) Bill, 2026

Amit Shah to Move the Bill for Consideration and Passage

Union Home Minister Amit Shah will move the Registration of Births and Deaths (Amendment) Bill, 2026 for consideration and passage in the Lok Sabha.

The proposed legislation seeks to further amend the Registration of Births and Deaths Act, 1969, which serves as the legal framework for recording births and deaths across the country.

Accurate civil registration plays a critical role in public administration by supporting identity management, welfare delivery, healthcare planning, education enrolment, demographic analysis, and national statistics. The proposed amendments are expected to further strengthen the country's civil registration ecosystem in line with India's ongoing digital governance initiatives.

Supreme Court (Number of Judges) Amendment Bill Also on the Agenda

Proposal Aims to Amend Supreme Court Judge Strength

The Lok Sabha will also consider the Supreme Court (Number of Judges) Amendment Bill, 2026, which will be introduced by Union Minister of State for Parliamentary Affairs Arjun Ram Meghwal.

The Bill seeks to amend the law governing the sanctioned strength of judges in the Supreme Court of India.

Increasing judicial capacity has been a recurring policy priority as courts continue to face a significant backlog of pending cases. Expanding the number of judges is viewed as one of the important steps towards improving judicial efficiency and ensuring faster delivery of justice.

Parliamentary Committee Reports and Official Papers to Be Presented

Standing Committee Reports to Be Tabled

Before legislative discussions begin, ministers will lay various official papers on the Table of the House.

In addition, reports of the Standing Committee on Rural Development and Panchayati Raj are scheduled to be presented, contributing to Parliament's oversight of government programmes and policy implementation.

Parliamentary Standing Committees continue to play an important role in examining legislation, reviewing government performance and recommending improvements across sectors.

Lok Sabha to Discuss Extension for Joint Parliamentary Committee

More Time Sought for Three Important Bills

The Lok Sabha will also consider a motion seeking an extension for the Joint Committee examining three important pieces of legislation:

• The Constitution (One Hundred and Thirtieth Amendment) Bill, 2025.
• The Jammu and Kashmir Reorganisation (Amendment) Bill, 2025.
• The Government of Union Territories (Amendment) Bill, 2025.

The proposed extension will provide the committee with additional time to complete its examination and submit its report to Parliament.

Committee scrutiny allows legislators to examine Bills in greater detail, seek stakeholder inputs and recommend changes before final parliamentary consideration.

Rajya Sabha to Consider MSME Development (Amendment) Bill, 2026

Jitan Ram Manjhi to Move the Bill

In the Rajya Sabha, Union Minister Jitan Ram Manjhi will move the Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises Development (Amendment) Bill, 2026 for consideration and passage.

The Bill seeks to further amend the Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises Development Act, 2006.

The proposed legislation aims to improve the business environment for MSMEs by addressing challenges such as delayed payments, liquidity constraints and dispute resolution. The government has stated that the amendments are intended to strengthen Ease of Doing Business while supporting the long-term growth of India's MSME sector, which contributes significantly to employment, manufacturing and exports.

Rajya Sabha to Review Parliamentary Committee Recommendations

Ministers to Present Implementation Status

The Upper House will also hear statements from ministers regarding the implementation of recommendations made by various Department-related Parliamentary Standing Committees.

Such statements provide Members of Parliament with updates on how government departments have acted upon committee recommendations and help strengthen legislative accountability.

Both Houses to Meet at 11 A.M.

The Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha are scheduled to assemble at 11 a.m. as the Monsoon Session continues with an active legislative agenda.

The current session has witnessed discussions on governance reforms, judicial administration, examination integrity, digital governance, national security and economic development, reflecting the government's broader legislative priorities.

Parliament Clears Public Examinations Amendment Bill

Rajya Sabha Passes Bill After Opposition Walkout

Meanwhile, the Public Examinations (Prevention of Unfair Means) Amendment Bill, 2026, which was passed by the Lok Sabha on Wednesday, received approval from the Rajya Sabha on Thursday.

The legislation was cleared after Opposition members staged a walkout during voting.

The Bill is intended to strengthen measures against unfair practices in public examinations, reinforcing transparency and integrity in competitive recruitment and entrance examinations.

Lok Sabha Also Passes National Honour Amendment Bill

'Vande Mataram' Insult to Become Criminal Offence

The Lok Sabha also passed the Prevention of Insults to National Honour (Amendment) Bill, 2026 by voice vote.

The Bill seeks to make any obstruction or insult to the National Song, "Vande Mataram", a criminal offence.

The legislation was passed following a brief discussion amid protests by Opposition members and had already been approved by the Rajya Sabha a day earlier.

Conclusion

Friday's parliamentary agenda reflects the government's continued focus on institutional reforms, administrative efficiency and economic development. With the Registration of Births and Deaths (Amendment) Bill, 2026, the Supreme Court (Number of Judges) Amendment Bill, 2026, and the MSME Development (Amendment) Bill, 2026 scheduled for consideration, both Houses are expected to deliberate on measures that could have long-term implications for governance, judicial capacity and business growth. As the Monsoon Session progresses, these legislative initiatives will remain closely watched by policymakers, industry stakeholders and citizens alike.