Live: Parliament Monsoon Session Day 11 — Indian Statistical Institute and Bankers' Books Evidence Bills on Lok Sabha agenda

Echoes of "we want justice" filled the Rajya Sabha as Opposition MPs insistently sought an official statement from Union Minister Amit Shah regarding the recent violence in Delhi. Even as the Upper House attempted to initiate a discussion on the MSME amendment legislation, high-pitched protests from Opposition members continued to disrupt the proceedings.

Overcoming continuous chanting and demonstrations from Opposition lawmakers, the Upper House commenced deliberation on the Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises Development (Amendment) Bill. Designed to modify the parent statute passed in 2006, this legislation authorises judicial courts to mandate the payment of a minimum 50 percent of the awarded sum to MSME vendors whenever a challenge seeking to set aside an order remains unresolved for over six months.

Proceedings in the Lok Sabha were brought to a close for the day following persistent disruptions. The Lower House is scheduled to meet again on Tuesday morning at 11 a.m.

Lawmakers in the Rajya Sabha maintained their push for Union Home Minister Amit Shah to deliver an official address concerning allegations of police high-handedness during demonstrations in Delhi.

The Lok Sabha approved the Supreme Court (Number of Judges) Amendment Bill through a voice vote. Union Minister for Law Arjun Ram Meghwal presented the proposed law on the floor of the House while Opposition legislators continued their protest. The text of the legislation emphasizes that a continuous imbalance between new filings and case resolutions has severely complicated judicial docket management, especially regarding long-pending matters and issues awaiting decision by larger judicial Benches. According to the administration, increasing the total capacity of judges stands as one of the most efficient strategies for clearing the judicial backlog.

Opposition lawmakers kept up their noisy agitation in the Lok Sabha, insisting on clarification from Home Minister Amit Shah regarding police actions during the protests in Delhi.

Sitting of the Lok Sabha recommenced. The Minister of State for Parliamentary Affairs introduced the Supreme Court (Number of Judges) Amendment Bill, 2026. This measure aims to substitute a executive ordinance that expanded the sanctioned bench strength of the apex court from 34 to 38 in response to worries about growing case backlogs. Specifically, the proposed statutory change replaces the Supreme Court (Number of Judges) Amendment Ordinance, 2026—issued in May—raising the total allowed strength of justices from 33 to 37, not counting the Chief Justice of India.

The Lok Sabha was adjourned for a second time today as Opposition lawmakers continued their protests, demanding an explanation from Union Home Minister Amit Shah regarding police force used against students.

Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman introduced the Bankers' Books Evidence Bill in the Lok Sabha on Monday (August 3).

Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Statistics and Programme Implementation, Rao Inderjit Singh, introduced the Indian Statistical Institute Bill in the Lok Sabha on Monday (August 3). The legislation faces strong opposition from academics and students of the Indian Statistical Institute (ISI), who contend that converting the entity from a "registered society to a statutory body corporate" is intended to deprive the institute of its academic independence.

Opposition Members of Parliament staged a protest in the Parliament complex over the alleged embezzlement of Ram temple donations and police force used against students.

Amid persistent protests by opposition members during the Zero Hour, the proceedings of the Rajya Sabha were temporarily suspended until 2 p.m.

During the Zero Hour in Rajya Sabha, members of the Opposition raised strong objections and staged a protest, demanding that Home Minister Amit Shah be present in the House.

Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla initiated the day's sitting by extending heartfelt congratulations to the medalists of the Commonwealth Games for their achievements.

Union Law Minister Arjun Ram Meghwal is scheduled to present the Supreme Court (Number of Judges) Amendment Bill, 2026 in the Lok Sabha for discussion and approval. To tackle the growing accumulation of pending litigation, the central executive brought forth this legislation to supersede a prior ordinance that raised the designated count of Supreme Court judges from 34 to 38.

On Monday (August 3), the Rajya Sabha is anticipated to deliberate on passing the Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises Development (Amendment) Bill, 2026. Designed to modify the initial legislation passed in 2006, the proposed law gives judicial bodies the authority to direct a minimum 50% payment of the awarded compensation to MSME vendors whenever a challenge against a decree remains unresolved beyond six months.

Congress parliamentary representative Manish Tewari filed an Adjournment Motion notice in the Lok Sabha on Monday (August 3), calling for an urgent deliberation on introducing a comprehensive Anti-Defection Law aimed at checking opportunistic group defections in politics.

Lower House members Sougata Ray, N. K. Premachandran, and Dean Kuriakose are scheduled to introduce a Statutory Resolution in the Lok Sabha, according to today's parliamentary agenda. The resolution seeks to express disapproval of the Supreme Court (Number of Judges) Amendment Ordinance, 2026 (Ordinance No. 1 of 2026), which was promulgated by the President of India on May 16, 2026.

Lower House proceedings for the day feature the introduction of two significant legislative proposals as outlined in the List of Business: The Indian Statistical Institute Bill, 2026 Rao Inderjit Singh will seek permission to table a draft law aimed at establishing an all-encompassing legal structure for the Indian Statistical Institute. The measure intends to help the institute function as an internationally acclaimed hub for statistical sciences and related academic branches, while addressing associated matters. The Bankers' Books Evidence Bill, 2026 Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman will ask for leave to bring in a legislation concerning evidentiary laws for banking records. This measure aims to modernize rules in line with contemporary digital banking practices and resolve connected issues.