Several private members’ bills were introduced in the lok sabha addressing social, workplace, and legal reforms.
Although these bills rarely become law, they significantly influence public debate and policy direction.
🔹 Right to Disconnect & Work-Life Balance
NCP mp Supriya Sule introduced the Right to Disconnect Bill, 2025.
Proposes the formation of an Employees’ Welfare Authority to safeguard workers from burnout and excessive work pressure.
Seeks to grant employees the legal right not to answer work calls, emails, or wallet PLATFORM' target='_blank' title='digital-Latest Updates, Photos, Videos are a click away, CLICK NOW'>digital communication beyond official working hours and holidays.
Employees may refuse work contact after office hours without penalty, addressing the growing concern of blurred boundaries in remote and hybrid work environments.
🔹 Menstrual health & Workplace Support
Congress mp Kadiyam Kavya tabled the Menstrual Benefits Bill, 2024.
Aims to ensure institutional support, workplace facilities, and defined benefits for women during menstruation across sectors.
LJP mp Shambhavi Choudhary introduced a parallel bill proposing:
Paid menstrual leave for working women
Menstrual leave for female students
Mandatory access to menstrual hygiene facilities and health support during periods
Reflects a broader push to integrate menstrual health into national labour and education policies.
🔹 NEET Exemption for tamil Nadu
Congress mp Manickam Tagore proposed a bill seeking to exempt tamil Nadu from the NEET exam for undergraduate medical admission.
Follows a prolonged state–Centre dispute and the President’s refusal to approve the previously passed state law.
Comes amid petitions pending in the supreme Court.
🔹 criminal Justice Reform & press Safety
DMK mp Kanimozhi karunanidhi introduced a bill advocating the abolition of the death penalty nationwide.
Argues that capital punishment fails as a major deterrent, echoing earlier Law Commission recommendations that suggested limiting executions to terror-related crimes.
Independent mp Vishaldada Prakashbapu Patil introduced the Journalist (Prevention of Violence and Protection) Bill, 2024, to ensure:
Protection of journalists from violence and intimidation
Safety of their property and professional equipment
Wider safeguards for press freedom
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