New Delhi: The Centre is set to introduce an extensive legislative agenda during the upcoming Monsoon Session of Parliament, beginning Monday, with at least five new Bills expected to be tabled alongside several pending legislations. Among the most closely watched proposals are amendments to the Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Act (FCRA), stricter provisions for the registration of births and deaths, reforms related to the Supreme Court’s strength, and measures aimed at boosting India’s sovereign debt market. Notably, the government’s agenda does not currently include the proposed “delimitation package,” which also encompasses the Nari Shakti Adhiniyam, commonly known as the women’s reservation Bill.
The FCRA (Amendment) Bill, which was introduced in the Lok Sabha on March 25, is scheduled for consideration and passage during the session. The proposed amendments seek to strengthen the regulatory framework governing the acceptance and utilisation of foreign contributions and foreign hospitality. According to the government, the changes are intended to ensure that such inflows do not adversely affect national interest, public order, or national security.
Another significant piece of legislation expected to be introduced is a Bill seeking to amend Section 13(3) of the Registration of Births and Deaths Act, 1969, as amended in 2023. The proposed changes aim to make the registration process more stringent, although detailed provisions are yet to be disclosed.
The government will also introduce the Supreme Court (Number of Judges) Amendment Bill, 2026, which is intended to replace the ordinance currently governing the matter. The legislation is expected to address judicial capacity by formalising the revised strength of the apex court through parliamentary approval.
The legislative agenda further includes the Income-Tax (Amendment) Bill, 2026, designed to deepen India’s sovereign debt market. The government believes the measure will help attract stable global capital inflows and improve market liquidity amid a challenging international economic environment marked by rising crude oil prices and disruptions in global supply chains.
In addition, Parliament is expected to take up the Prevention of Insults to National Honour (Amendment) Bill, 2026, along with a proposal to amend the Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises Development Act, 2006. The MSME-related Bill seeks to align the existing legal framework with the evolving business landscape while enhancing ease of doing business for small enterprises.
The session will also revisit the Viksit Bharat Shiksha Adhishthan Bill, 2025, which had previously been referred to a Joint Committee of Parliament after its introduction in the Lok Sabha in December 2025. The report of the 31-member committee is scheduled to be presented and considered during the Monsoon Session.
A notable omission from the government’s legislative programme is the delimitation package. The package includes the Nari Shakti Adhiniyam, a constitutional amendment seeking to provide reservation for women in legislatures. The Bill had earlier failed to secure the required two-thirds majority in the Lok Sabha. Sources indicated that the proposal would need fresh approval from the Union Cabinet before it can be reintroduced in Parliament.
Meanwhile, BJP leaders are expected to discuss the issue during an NDA meeting chaired by Defence Minister Rajnath Singh. Although the delimitation package is not part of the current agenda, discussions within the ruling alliance suggest that the government may revisit the proposal after completing the necessary procedural requirements.
With several key legislative proposals lined up, the Monsoon Session is expected to witness significant debates on governance reforms, judicial administration, economic policy, national security, and regulatory changes, making it one of the most closely watched parliamentary sessions of the year.
