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The Lok Sabha has extended the deadline for the JPC to submit its report on the One Nation One Election Bill. The committee now has until the Winter Session of 2025 to finalize its findings. Meanwhile, Speaker Om Birla announced a probe panel to investigate allegations against Justice Yashwant Varma. The developments come amid heated debates and protests in the House.

Key Points: Lok Sabha Extends JPC Deadline for One Nation One Election Bill

  • JPC gets extension till Winter Session 2025 for One Nation One Election Bill
  • Panel to examine Constitution Amendment and UT Laws Bills
  • Opposition protests during motion discussion
  • Speaker Om Birla forms 3-member probe panel on Justice Varma
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Lok Sabha extends deadline for JPC report on 'One Nation, One Election' Bill

Lok Sabha grants JPC more time till Winter Session 2025 to finalize report on One Nation One Election Bill amid Opposition protests.

"I rise to move that this House do extend time for the presentation of the Report of the Joint Committee... - P.P. Chaudhary"

New Delhi, Aug 12

The Lok Sabha approved on Tuesday a motion to extend the deadline for the Joint Parliamentary Committee (JPC) to submit its report on the 'One Nation, One Election' Bill.

The committee will now present its findings by the first day of the last week of the Winter Session in 2025.

The motion was moved by P.P. Chaudhary, Chairman of the 'One Nation, One Election' Panel, who urged the House to grant additional time for the committee to complete its work on the Constitution (One Hundred and Twenty-Ninth Amendment) Bill, 2024, and the Union Territories Laws (Amendment) Bill, 2024.

"I rise to move that this House do extend time for the presentation of the Report of the Joint Committee on the Constitution (One Hundred and Twenty-Ninth Amendment) Bill, 2024 and the Union Territories Laws (Amendment) Bill, 2024, up to the first day of the last week of the Winter Session, 2025," Chaudhary stated in the Lower House, speaking over the din of intense protests from the Opposition benches.

The Bills were originally introduced in the Lok Sabha in December 2024 and subsequently referred to the Joint Committee of both Houses for further examination.

The extension will allow the panel to finalise and present its comprehensive recommendations.

Additionally, Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla also announced a three-member panel to probe allegations against Justice Yashwant Varma, who has been at the centre of controversy since burnt cash was found on March 14 in an outhouse of the official residence allotted to him, while he was serving in the Delhi High Court.

The three-member panel includes Justice Aravind Kumar of the Supreme Court, Chief Justice Manindra Mohan of the Madras High Court, and senior advocate B.V. Acharya.

"The committee will submit its report as early as possible. The proposal will remain pending till the receipt of the report of the enquiry committee," announced Speaker Om Birla.

The announcement came after 145 MPs from both the ruling and Opposition benches submitted an impeachment notice to the Lok Sabha Speaker on July 21, seeking the removal of Justice Varma, a sitting judge of the Allahabad High Court.

- IANS

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Priyanka N
The extension shows how complex this constitutional amendment is. We must ensure federal structure isn't compromised. Good that they're taking time to consult all stakeholders properly.
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Aman W
Meanwhile, the Justice Varma case is more urgent! Corruption in judiciary affects common man directly. Hope the inquiry committee works fast and delivers justice 🙏
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Sarah B
As an observer, I'm impressed by India's democratic processes. The detailed examination of bills and judicial accountability measures show institutional strength. Hope the outcomes benefit all citizens equally.
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Karthik V
Another delay tactic! First they rushed the bill, now extending deadline. Political parties just want to time it with their election strategies. Sab drama hai 😒
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Nisha Z
The judicial probe panel has good members. Justice Kumar is known for his integrity. Let's hope truth comes out soon about the cash burning case. Judiciary's reputation is at stake!
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Michael C
Interesting to see India tackling both electoral reform and judicial accountability simultaneously. The Winter Session 2025 timeline seems reasonable for such complex constitutional changes.

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