Lok Sabha passes Mines Bill amid protests, Foreign Contribution Bill sent to Joint Committee
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Why in news
The Lok Sabha passed the Mines and Minerals (Development and Regulation) Amendment Bill 2026 while the Foreign Contribution Bill 2026 was referred to a Joint Parliamentary Committee.
Background
The Mines and Minerals (Development and Regulation) Amendment Bill 2026 was passed by the Lok Sabha. The Foreign Contribution Bill 2026 was referred to a Joint Parliamentary Committee (JPC) consisting of 31 members from both Houses.
Facts for Prelims
- BodyJoint Parliamentary Committee (JPC): A committee comprising members from both the Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha to examine specific bills or issues.
- FactThe JPC for the Foreign Contribution Bill 2026 consists of 31 members.
- PostJagdambika Pal: Serving as the Speaker of the Lok Sabha.
For Mains
Q. Discuss the significance of Parliamentary Committees in ensuring thorough scrutiny of legislation before it is passed in the Indian Parliament.
Dimensions to cover in your answer
- quality of scrutiny
- deliberative democracy
- role of JPCs in legislative oversight
Keywords: legislative process · parliamentary oversight · deliberative democracy · scrutiny
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