The Monsoon Session of Parliament 2025, scheduled from July 21st to August 21st, comprises 21 sittings spread across 32 days, with a mid-session recess from August 12th to August 18th. The Session witnessed a surge in legislative activity, reflecting the government’s reform-driven agenda across diverse sectors. Key bills were introduced and passed, targeting improvements in sports governance, taxation, maritime law, and regional administration.
In this Session:
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15 Acts made
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5 Bills introduced but pending
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1 Bill withdrawn by Lok Sabha
From sports governance and taxation to maritime law, education, and regional representation, the session underscored the government’s commitment to structural reform, digital modernization, and inclusive policymaking. Landmark proposals such as the Constitution (130th Amendment) Bill and the Promotion and Regulation of Online Gaming Bill signal a decisive shift toward transparency, accountability, and citizen protection.
Here is a concise summary of all the legislative activities during the 2025 Monsoon Session of Parliament.
Key Acts:
Promotion and Regulation of Online Gaming Act, 2025 | Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology
On 22-8-2025, the President assented the Promotion and Regulation of Online Gaming Act, 2025, aiming to regulate and promote safe digital gaming in India. The Act classifies games into e-sports, educational/social games, and online money games. E-sports and non-monetary games are encouraged, while money games involving betting or wagering will be strictly banned. A Central Online Gaming Authority will oversee registration, compliance, and enforcement. Platforms offering banned games will face penalties up to ₹1 crore and imprisonment up to three years. Financial institutions are also prohibited from processing transactions related to such games. Advertising of money games is also banned. The Act mandates on age verification, addiction safeguards, and data protection of these online games. Offshore and unregistered platforms violating the law will be blocked. This Act seeks to protect users, especially youth, while fostering innovation in skill-based gaming. In the Lok Sabha, it was introduced and passed on 20-8-2025, while in the Rajya Sabha on 21-8-2025. Read more
National Anti-Doping (Amendment) Act, 2025 | Youth Affairs and Sports Ministry
On 18-8-2025, the Ministry of Law and Justice issued the National Anti-Doping (Amendment) Act, 2025 to amend the National Anti-Doping Act, 2022.
It expands the definition of anti-doping violations to include tampering, prohibited association, and retaliation against whistleblowers, while also introducing new terms like “marker” and “metabolite.” It replaces the term “Board” with “Central Government” across key sections, centralizes oversight, and ensures operational independence of the National Anti-Doping Agency (‘NADA’) from sports federations and government bodies. Additionally, it updates references to India’s new criminal procedure code the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023, and allows international bodies like World Anti-Doping Agency (‘WADA’) and the International Olympic Committee to appeal directly to the Court of Arbitration for Sport. Read More
National Sports Governance Act, 2025 | Youth Affairs and Sports Ministry
On 18-08-2025, the Parliament passed the National Sports Governance Act, 2025, replacing the decade-old Sports Code with a legally binding framework that mandates compliance from all recognized sports bodies. The Act will come into force upon official notification by the Central Government.
This Act promotes and regulates sports governance in India by:
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Ensuring ethical practices and fair play.
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Aligning with the Olympic and Paralympic Charters.
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Providing welfare measures for sportspersons.
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Establishing mechanisms for grievance redressal and dispute resolution.
Manipur Appropriation (No.2) Act, 2025 | Finance Ministry
On 18-8-2025, the Central Government notified the Manipur Appropriation (No.2) Act, 2025, authorizing the payment and application of sums not exceeding ₹30,969.44 crore from the Consolidated Fund of the State of Manipur for the financial year 2025—26. As Manipur is currently under President’s Rule, the Parliament will exercise the powers of the state legislature, including budgetary approvals. These funds will be allocated toward various services and purposes specified in the Schedule attached to the Act. The appropriated amounts are intended to cover charges that will arise during the year, and references to departments in the Schedule correspond to their structure as of 1-3-2025, with provisions to reflect any subsequent reorganization. Introduced on 7-8-2025, the Act ensures lawful expenditure for the functioning of the state under the framework of financial accountability.
Manipur Goods and Services Tax (Amendment) Act, 2025 | Finance Ministry
On 7-8-2025, the Central Government notified the Manipur Goods and Services Tax (Amendment) Act, 2025, seeks to implement key decisions approved by the GST Council and replaces the earlier Manipur GST Amendment Ordinance, 2025. The Act allows Manipur to levy tax on un-denatured extra neutral alcohol used in liquor production, outside the central GST scope but taxable by states.
Since Manipur is currently under President’s Rule, the Bill was introduced and passed in Parliament to ensure continuity of fiscal governance in the absence of a functioning state legislature. The bill was passed without debate, and its enactment reinforces the principle that even under central administration, states must retain their fiscal autonomy in areas constitutionally assigned to them.
Merchant Shipping Act, 2025 | Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways
On 18-8-2025, the Government issued the Merchant Shipping Act, 2025 aimed at streamlining maritime governance with a modern and internationally compliant framework. First introduced on 10-12-2024, the Act replaces the Merchant Shipping Act of 1958, which had become outdated and fragmented in its approach to contemporary maritime challenges. Read more
Coastal Shipping Act, 2025 | Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways
On 9-8-2025, the Ministry of Law and Justice issued the Coastal Shipping Act, 2025 to ensure that India is equipped with a coastal fleet, owned and operated by the citizens of India for its national security and commercial needs. Read more
Carriage of Goods by Sea Act, 2025 | Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways
On 8-8-2025, the Ministry of Law and Justice issued the Carriage of Goods by Sea Act, 2025 to provide for the responsibilities, liabilities, rights and immunities attached to carriers with respect to the carriage of goods by sea and for matters relating to it. The Carriage of Goods by Sea Bill, 2025 was introduced in the Parliament on 9-8-2024 by the Minister of Ports, Shipping and Waterways, Sarbananda Sonowal, passed by Lok Sabha on 28-3-2025 and passed by Rajya Sabha on 6-8-2025. It received President’s assent on 8-8-2025. Read more
Readjustment of Representation of Scheduled Tribes in Assembly Constituencies of the State of Goa Act, 2025 | Ministry of Law and Justice
On 13-8-2025, the Ministry of Law and Justice notified the Readjustment of Representation of Scheduled Tribes in Assembly Constituencies of the State of Goa Act, 2025 to provide for the readjustment of seats in the Legislative Assembly of the State of Goa, in so far as such readjustment is necessitated by inclusion of certain communities in the list of the Scheduled Tribes in the State of Goa. Read more
Bills of Lading Act, 2025 | Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways
On 24-7-2025, the President gave assent to the Bills of Lading Act, 2025 which was issued by the Ministry of Law and Justice. This Act repeals the Bills of Lading Act, 1856. This legislation was passed by the Parliament to modernize India’s maritime trade laws and enhance the country’s competitiveness in international shipping. Read more
Income-Tax Act, 2025 | Finance Ministry
On 21-8-2025, the Central Government notified the Income-Tax Act, 2025, aiming to repeal of the Income-tax Act, 1961. It establishes a new, streamlined structure with 536 sections and 16 schedules, aiming to simplify compliance and reduce litigation. One of the key changes is the replacement of the dual concepts of “Previous Year” and “Assessment Year” with a unified “Tax Year” making the system more intuitive. It empowers the Central Board of Direct Taxes to frame regulations suited for a digital-first environment, including faceless schemes for assessments and inquiries. It also provides relief measures such as nil TDS certificates for individuals with no tax liability and allows refunds on TDS even in cases of delayed filing. Introduced on 11-8-2025, the bill was passed in the Lok Sabha without debate on 11-8-2025, approved in Rajya Sabha on 12-8-2025. The provisions of the Act will come into effect from 1-4-2026.
Indian Institute of Management (Amendment) Act, 2025 | Ministry of Education
On 21-8-2025, the Ministry of Law and Justice issued Indian Institute of Management (Amendment) Act, 2025, to formally include the Indian Institute of Management, Guwahati, in the Schedule of the Indian Institutes of Management Act, 2017, thereby granting it the status of an Institute of National Importance. The amendment modifies Section 4 of the principal Act to designate IIM Guwahati as a statutory corporate body. With this amendment, all provisions of the principal Act will apply to IIM Guwahati from the date of commencement, as notified by the Central Government. The Schedule to the Act is updated to add IIM Guwahati as entry number 22, located in Assam. Introduced on 18-8-2025, the Bill was passed by Rajya Sabha on 20-8-2025.
Taxation Laws (Amendment) Act, 2025 | Finance Ministry
On 21-8-2025, the Central Government notified Taxation Laws (Amendment) Act, 2025, introducing key changes to the Income-tax Act, 1961 and the Finance Act, 2025. The Act seeks to provide tax exemptions for subscribers of the Unified Pension Scheme, including up to 60% of the corpus received from the National Pension System Trust at retirement, and lump-sum payouts as notified. It also clarifies tax treatment of pension transfers between individual and pool corpus. The Act extends eligibility for income-tax exemptions under section 10(23FE) to the Public Investment Fund of Saudi Arabia and its wholly owned subsidiaries. Section 80CCD is updated to define taxability of pension withdrawals and clarify definitions of salary and corpus types. Section 49 of the Finance Act, 2025 is amended to streamline block assessment procedures in search and requisition cases, ensuring that pending assessments automatically abate upon initiation of search or issue of notice. These changes aim to simplify pension taxation, attract foreign investment, and reduce litigation in tax administration. Introduced by the Lok Sabha on 11-8-2025, the Bill was passed by the Rajya Sabha on 12-8-2025.
Ports Act, 2025 | Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways
On 21-8-2025, the President assented the Ports Act, 2025, which aims to promote integrated development, safety, and sustainability of ports while enhancing coordination between the Centre and States. It provides for the establishment of State Maritime Boards to oversee non-major ports and facilitates the creation of a Maritime State Development Council to ensure uniformity in planning and policy implementation. The legislation mandates safety audits, environmental compliance, and disaster preparedness protocols, while also introducing digital systems for port registration, licensing, and reporting. The Act when enacted will repeal the Indian Ports Act, 1908 and introduces a modern regulatory framework to govern port operations, infrastructure, and services.
Mines and Minerals (Development and Regulation) Amendment Act, 2025 | Mines Ministry
On 21-8-2025, the President assented the Mines and Minerals (Development and Regulation) Amendment Act, 2025 to strengthen India’s mineral governance and support critical mineral development. The Act introduces the concept of “mineral exchanges”, electronic platforms for transparent trading of minerals, metals, and derivatives. It allows leaseholders of deep-seated minerals to apply for a one-time extension of their lease area, up to 10% for mining leases and 30% for composite licences, subject to conditions and payments prescribed by the Central Government. It renames the National Mineral Exploration Trust as the National Mineral Exploration and Development Trust, expanding its scope to include exploration both within India and abroad, and increases lessee contributions from 2% to 3% of royalty. The Acta also enables inclusion of additional minerals in existing leases, updates royalty provisions in key schedules, and supports India’s critical mineral strategy. The Bill was introduced on 11-8-2025 and was passed by the Rajya Sabha on 19-8-2025.
Bills introduced in Monsoon Session 2025:
Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code (Amendment) Bill, 2025 | Ministry of Corporate Affairs
On 12-8-2025, the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code (Amendment) Bill, 2025 was introduced by the Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, to reduce delays, maximize value for all stakeholders, and improve governance of all processes under the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code, 2016 (‘IBC’). Read more
Jan Vishwas (Amendment of Provisions) Bill, 2025 | Ministry of commerce and industry
On 18-8-2025, the Ministry of commerce and industry introduced Jan Vishwas (Amendment of Provisions) Bill, 2025 in the Lok Sabha. The Bill aims to amend various existing laws to decriminalize minor offenses, rationalize penalties, and enhance trust-based governance. The overarching goal is to promote ease of living and ease of doing business by reducing the compliance burden on individuals and enterprises. The Bill proposes amendments to over a dozen central laws, including the Reserve Bank of India Act, 1934, Drugs and Cosmetics Act, 1940, Motor Vehicles Act, 1988, Delhi Municipal Corporation Act, 1957, New Delhi Municipal Council Act, 1994, and others. It introduces mechanisms for self-assessment, adjudication of penalties, and appeals, while also empowering the Central Government to revise fines by 10% every three years and resolve implementation difficulties within two years of enactment. Key changes include the establishment of Municipal Valuation Committees, simplification of property tax assessment, and rationalization of penalties across sectors such as transport, agriculture, textiles, and legal metrology.
Constitution (One hundred and thirtieth Amendment) Bill, 2025 | Ministry of Home Affairs
On 20-8-2025, the Union Home Minister Amit Shah introduced the Constitution (One hundred and thirtieth Amendment) Bill, 2025 in Lok Sabha. This bill proposes to introduce a legal framework for the automatic removal of the Prime Minister, Union Ministers, Chief Ministers, and State or Delhi Ministers if they are arrested and detained for 30 consecutive days for an offence punishable with five years or more of imprisonment. Key provisions include:
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Article 75 (Union level): The President will be authorised to remove a Union Minister on the Prime Minister’s advice by the 31st day of custody. If no advice is tendered, the Minister ceases to hold office automatically. The same applies to the Prime Minister, who must resign or vacate office by the 31st day.
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Article 164 (State level): The Governor will be authorised to remove a State Minister on the Chief Minister’s advice by the 31st day. If not advised, the Minister automatically ceases office. The same rule applies to Chief Ministers.
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Article 239AA (Delhi NCT): Similar provisions apply to the Chief Minister and Ministers of Delhi, with the President acting on the advice of the Chief Minister.
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Reappointment Clause: Any removed individual can be considered for reappointed after release from custody, subject to constitutional procedures.
Jammu and Kashmir Reorganisation (Amendment) Bill, 2025 | Ministry of Home Affairs
On 20-8-2025, the Union Home Minister Amit Shah introduced the Jammu and Kashmir Reorganisation (Amendment) Bill, 2025. This proposed legislation seeks to amend Section 54 of the Jammu and Kashmir Reorganisation Act, 2019 to introduce a provision for the automatic removal of the Chief Minister or any Minister in the Union Territory if they are arrested and detained for thirty consecutive days on charges punishable with imprisonment of five years or more. The Chief Minister can advise the Lieutenant Governor to remove the detained Minister by the 31st day; failing which, the Minister ceases to hold office automatically. If the Chief Minister is similarly detained, they must resign by the 31st day or face automatic removal. The Bill also proposes to allow the reappointment after release, subject to constitutional procedures.
Government of Union Territories (Amendment) Bill, 2025 | Ministry of Home Affairs
On 20-8-2025, the Government of Union Territories (Amendment) Bill, 2025 was introduced to amend Section 45 of the Government of Union Territories Act, 1963. It proposes that any Minister in a Union Territory who is arrested and detained for 30 consecutive days on charges punishable with imprisonment of five years or more must be removed by the President on the Chief Minister’s advice by the 31st day. If no advice is given, the Minister automatically ceases to hold office. The same rule applies to the Chief Minister, who must resign by the 31st day or face automatic removal. Reappointment is allowed after release, subject to existing procedures.
Bill Withdrawn:
During the Monsoon Session of Parliament 2025, the Lok Sabha withdrew the Income-Tax Bill, 2025, reported by the Select Committee. The withdrawal reflects ongoing deliberations and the need for further consultation on proposed tax reforms before reintroduction or revision.
