Monsoon Session 2026 of Parliament Adjourns Sine Die; 12 Bills Passed

What Happened?

The Monsoon Session 2026 of Parliament, which commenced on 20 July 2026, was adjourned sine die on 13 August 2026. The Session provided 19 sittings over 25 days, during which 12 Bills were passed by both the Lok Sabha and the Rajya Sabha.

Key Highlights

• 11 Bills were introduced in the Lok Sabha and 2 in the Rajya Sabha
• Key Bills passed included the Prevention of Insults to National Honour (Amendment) Bill, 2026; Registration of Births and Deaths (Amendment) Bill, 2026; MMDR Amendment Bill, 2026; and the Tribunals Reforms Bill, 2026
• Two Bills replaced Ordinances: the Supreme Court (Number of Judges) Amendment Ordinance, 2026 and the Income-Tax (Amendment) Ordinance, 2026

Why It Matters

Parliamentary sessions and the Bills passed during them are a core Polity topic for TNPSC, testing knowledge of session dates, number of sittings, and key legislation.

Important Facts

TNPSC MCQs

1. On which date was the Monsoon Session 2026 of Parliament adjourned sine die?
   a) 4 August 2026 b) 13 August 2026 c) 20 July 2026 d) 15 August 2026
   Answer: b) 13 August 2026
   Explanation: The Monsoon Session 2026 was adjourned sine die on 13 August 2026.
2. How many Bills were passed by both Houses during the Monsoon Session 2026?
   a) 8 b) 10 c) 12 d) 15
   Answer: c) 12
   Explanation: A total of 12 Bills were passed by both Houses of Parliament during the Session.
3. Which Bill sought to bring Vande Mataram within the ambit of the Prevention of Insults to National Honour Act, 1971?
   a) MMDR Amendment Bill b) Prevention of Insults to National Honour (Amendment) Bill, 2026 c) Tribunals Reforms Bill d) MSMED Amendment Bill
   Answer: b) Prevention of Insults to National Honour (Amendment) Bill, 2026
   Explanation: This Bill amends the 1971 Act to extend legal protection to Vande Mataram as the National Song.