NEW DELHI, August 10, 2026
Parliament Monsoon Session 2026 Live: The Lok Sabha was adjourned until 11 a.m. Tuesday following repeated Opposition protests, while the Rajya Sabha resumed legislative business and passed the Bankers’ Books Evidence Bill, 2026.
The Lower House earlier passed the Tribunals Reforms Bill, 2026, without a debate amid Opposition sloganeering. Several other bills were introduced, including legislation proposing that Kerala’s official name be changed to Keralam.
Opposition members disrupted proceedings in both Houses while demanding that Union Home Minister Amit Shah respond to allegations of police action against students who protested over the purported NEET paper leak. Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju said the government was ready for a detailed discussion but called on Opposition parties to allow the home minister to deliver his response without interruption.
The latest parliamentary status was confirmed through live coverage of the August 10 proceedings.
With the Monsoon Session scheduled to end on August 13, only four days remain. Uncertainty continues over whether proposals involving women’s reservation, delimitation and the Foreign Contribution Regulation Act will be taken up before the session concludes.
Parliament Live Updates: August 10, 2026
3:37 p.m. — Om Birla Appeals for an End to Lok Sabha Deadlock
Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla appealed to the floor leaders of political parties to help end the continuing parliamentary deadlock.
Birla urged members to allow the House to function and said people’s voices must be heard through their elected representatives. His appeal came after the Lok Sabha had already been adjourned for the day following repeated disruptions.
The Speaker’s intervention reflected growing concern over the legislative time lost during the Monsoon Session. Opposition MPs, however, continued to insist that their demands for government accountability should be addressed before regular business proceeded.
2:59 p.m. — Rajya Sabha Passes Bankers’ Books Evidence Bill
The Rajya Sabha passed the Bankers’ Books Evidence Bill, 2026, after taking it up for consideration. The legislation had previously been approved by the Lok Sabha.
The bill seeks to repeal and replace the Bankers’ Books Evidence Act, 1891, modernizing the legal treatment of banking records. It recognizes certified electronic and digital bank records as admissible evidence in legal proceedings, subject to safeguards concerning their accuracy and integrity.
It also retains protections governing when bank officials may be required to produce records or appear as witnesses. A detailed summary is available from PRS Legislative Research.
2:40 p.m. — Mahua Moitra Alleges BJP Role in Attack on Mamata Banerjee
Trinamool Congress MP Mahua Moitra alleged that BJP workers were involved in a reported physical attack on former West Bengal chief minister Mamata Banerjee.
Moitra claimed that her party had identified some of the alleged attackers. She rejected the BJP’s position that those involved were ordinary members of the public.
The TMC leader maintained that political disagreement with Banerjee would not ordinarily lead to a physical attack. Her accusations remain allegations and have not been independently established.
2:34 p.m. — Tribunals Reforms Bill Passed Without Debate
The Lok Sabha passed the Tribunals Reforms Bill, 2026, without a substantive floor debate as Opposition members continued raising slogans.
The legislation was introduced earlier on Monday by the Ministry of Law and Justice. Its introduction on August 10 is recorded in the Monsoon Session legislative tracker.
The manner of its passage is likely to fuel further debate over the lack of parliamentary discussion on significant legislation during a session marked by repeated adjournments.
2:20 p.m. — Lok Sabha Adjourned Until Tuesday
The Lok Sabha was adjourned for the day amid continued Opposition protests. The House will meet again at 11 a.m. on August 11.
Opposition MPs demanded a statement from Home Minister Amit Shah on the alleged police action against student protesters. They also raised allegations concerning the theft or misuse of donations made to the Ram temple in Ayodhya.
The Lower House had already faced multiple adjournments earlier in the day as attempts to complete Question Hour and scheduled legislative business were interrupted.
2:06 p.m. — Online Rules for Lower or Nil TDS Certificates Coming Soon
The Income Tax Department is preparing rules that will allow taxpayers to apply electronically for lower or nil tax deduction at source certificates, Parliament was informed.
Minister of State for Finance Pankaj Chaudhary said Section 395(1) of the Income-tax Act, 2025, provides for certificates permitting tax to be deducted at a lower rate or not deducted when the prescribed conditions are satisfied.
The Finance Act, 2026, introduced an electronic application option to reduce the compliance burden on small taxpayers. Applications may be approved or rejected electronically after assessment against conditions that will be specified in the implementing rules.
Chaudhary said in a written Lok Sabha response that the enabling rule was under preparation and would be notified in due course.
A lower or nil TDS certificate may be useful when a taxpayer’s estimated final tax liability is below the amount that would otherwise be deducted at source.
2:03 p.m. — Rajya Sabha Briefly Adjourned Until 2:15 p.m.
The Rajya Sabha was adjourned until 2:15 p.m. as Opposition MPs continued demanding the presence of the home minister.
The Deputy Chairman attempted to call Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman to move the Bankers’ Books Evidence Bill for consideration. Continuing protests, however, led to another brief adjournment.
The Upper House later resumed proceedings and passed the legislation.
2:01 p.m. — Government Ready for Student-Protest Debate: Rijiju
Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju said the government was prepared to answer questions and hold a comprehensive discussion on student protests across the country.
Speaking in the Parliament complex, Rijiju said Opposition parties should allow the discussion to proceed without disruption and listen to the home minister’s response.
He maintained that once the discussion began, members should be permitted to examine every aspect of the issue.
The Opposition has accused authorities of using excessive force against students during a July 20 protest connected to the alleged NEET paper leak. These accusations remain politically contested.
Bill Introduced to Rename Kerala as Keralam
The Centre introduced the Kerala (Alteration of Name) Bill, 2026, in the Lok Sabha. The legislation proposes changing Kerala’s official name to Keralam.
Union Minister of State for Home Affairs Nityanand Rai introduced the measure amid Opposition protests. The Kerala Assembly had previously adopted a unanimous resolution supporting the change and sent its proposal to the Centre in June 2024.
The President subsequently referred the proposal to the state legislature for its views. After considering it, the Kerala Assembly unanimously supported the name change.
The bill invokes Article 3 of the Constitution, which governs changes to the names, areas and boundaries of states. It proposes amending the Constitution’s First Schedule by replacing “Kerala” with “Keralam.”
Consequential amendments will also be required to update references to the state in relevant laws and official records. The bill’s introduction has been recorded by PRS Legislative Research.
Opposition Demands Amit Shah’s Statement on Student Protests
Opposition parties continued pressing for Amit Shah to appear in both Houses and address the alleged police action against student protesters.
The demonstrations were linked to allegations surrounding the NEET paper leak. Opposition leaders have claimed that students, including women and minors, were injured during police action.
The government has said it is ready to discuss the issue. The central disagreement is now over whether proceedings can continue without disruption and whether Opposition members will be allowed to question the home minister after his response.
Congress president and Rajya Sabha Opposition leader Mallikarjun Kharge accused the government of avoiding accountability. The government rejected the allegation and blamed Opposition protests for preventing Parliament from functioning.
Jagdambika Pal Targets Rahul Gandhi Over Jharkhand Students
BJP MP Jagdambika Pal accused Leader of the Opposition Rahul Gandhi of selectively focusing on student protests.
Pal referred to students protesting in Ranchi over alleged irregularities in the Jharkhand Public Service Commission examination. He questioned why Gandhi had not shown similar concern for students who had reportedly been on a prolonged hunger strike in Jharkhand.
His remarks formed part of the BJP’s political response to Congress criticism of the Centre over the NEET-related protests.
FCRA Bill Not Listed for Monday’s Business
The proposed Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Amendment Bill, 2026, was not included in Monday’s listed parliamentary business.
Congress and other Opposition parties have raised concerns that the legislation could increase government control over organizations receiving foreign contributions. The Centre has defended India’s authority to regulate overseas funding.
Kiren Rijiju said the government had not yet taken a decision on introducing the bill. With the session due to end on August 13, its immediate legislative future remains uncertain.
Uncertainty Over Women’s Reservation and Delimitation
There is also no confirmed parliamentary schedule for proposals concerning women’s reservation and delimitation.
Union Minister Ramdas Athawale indicated that neither issue was likely to be taken up during the remaining days of the Monsoon Session.
Delimitation remains politically sensitive because several southern states have expressed concerns about the potential effects of population-based seat redistribution.
The implementation of women’s reservation is connected to the completion of the census and a subsequent delimitation exercise, linking the two issues constitutionally and politically.
Bills Introduced in Lok Sabha on August 10
Four bills were introduced before the Lok Sabha’s adjournment:
- The Tribunals Reforms Bill, 2026
- The Mines and Minerals (Development and Regulation) Amendment Bill, 2026
- The Kerala (Alteration of Name) Bill, 2026
- The National Co-operative Development Corporation (Amendment) Bill, 2026
The Tribunals Reforms Bill was later passed without debate amid Opposition sloganeering.
Live update note: This report reflects information available through approximately 4:10 p.m. IST on August 10, 2026. Parliamentary proceedings and bill status may change as additional updates emerge.
