NEW DELHI: The central government has scheduled an all-party meeting on July 19, prior to the commencement of the Parliament monsoon session on July 20, which will run until August 20. It is anticipated that the session will be tumultuous as opposition parties unite to present a strong front against the BJP led by Narendra Modi, in light of the upcoming Lok Sabha elections next year.

On Wednesday, the Center endorsed a draft of the Digital Personal Data Protection Bill, marking a significant milestone in India's journey toward enacting its first privacy law. The forthcoming monsoon session of Parliament is expected to witness the introduction of this proposed legislation.

The proposed bill highlights the importance of obtaining consent before collecting personal data, while also outlining severe penalties, up to ₹500 crore, for individuals and companies that fail to prevent breaches involving personal data, including accidental disclosures, sharing, alteration, or destruction. The Narendra Modi-led government has already approved the draft of the Digital Personal Data Protection (DPDP) Bill 2023.

The monsoon session of Parliament coincides with Prime Minister Modi's firm advocacy for a Uniform Civil Code, and it occurs alongside intensified consultations on this matter.

The session is projected to initiate in the historic Parliament Building before transitioning to the new structure, which was inaugurated by Modi on May 28. Spanning 23 days and consisting of 17 sittings, the monsoon session of Parliament 2023 promises to be eventful. During this session, the central government is likely to introduce a bill aimed at replacing the Government of National Capital Territory of Delhi (Amendment) Ordinance.

This ordinance effectively overturned a Supreme Court judgment that granted the Delhi government greater legislative and administrative control over matters concerning "services."

The introduction of the Centre's ordinance followed a court order that transferred control of bureaucrats in Delhi to the elected government, with the exception of the police, public order, and land-related matters.

Monsoon Parliament Session starts on July 20

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