The Common Law Admission Test (CLAT) 2026 is just 3 months away! After the official date was announced (December 7, 2025), aspirants loading and locking information to the best of their ability. Evidently, consuming current affairs and building on their legal wisdom is of utmost importance.
Especially, in this ever-evolving realm of Indian governance, the Parliament will actively continue to shape the nation's legal framework through innovative and responsive legislation. Hitbullseye has curated five significant recent parliamentary introductions from 2024-2025. These selections highlight diverse areas, including constitutional amendments, digital regulation, business facilitation, property governance and insolvency reforms, offering a comprehensive snapshot of legislative priorities.
1. The Constitution (One Hundred and Thirtieth Amendment) Bill, 2025
Introduced on August 20, 2025, by the Ministry of Home Affairs, this bill aims to ensure political accountability by providing mechanisms for removing high-ranking officials facing serious criminal charges. It prevents ministers, including the Prime Minister and Chief Ministers, from holding office while detained.
Key provisions of this bill state that an official accused of an offense punishable by at least five years in prison and detained for 30 consecutive days must resign or face automatic removal. This applies to central ministers, state ministers and the Chief Minister of Delhi. However, it is important to note that the Ministers can be re-appointed post-release.
The bill was amended with the motive of promoting ethical leadership and has sparked concerns about misuse for political purposes. While it promotes ethical leadership, concerns about political misuse have emerged. As of late August 2025, the bill remains in the Lok Sabha, awaiting further debate.
CLAT aspirants can refer to Articles 75 and 164 for context on ministerial appointments for more information.
2. The Promotion and Regulation of Online Gaming Bill, 2025
Passed by Parliament on August 21, 2025, this bill takes a proactive stance on India’s growing online gaming industry. The Promotion and Regulation of Online Gaming Bill aims to balance innovation with societal protection. It bans money-based online games, whether based on chance or skill, their advertisements and financial transactions.
Penalties include up to three years’ imprisonment and fine of up to one crore rupees for first offenses, with escalating penalties for repeat offenses. The bill establishes a national Online Gaming Authority that will be responsible to:
- Register, categorize and regulate games
- Handle grievances and ensure compliance
It promotes e-sports through guidelines from the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports, including tournaments and incentives. Safe social and educational games are allowed.
With over 45 crore affected individuals and losses exceeding Rs. 20,000 crores linked to addiction and suicides, the bill aligns with global standards like the WHO’s gaming disorder classification. It positions India as a leader in responsible digital policy. While supported by bipartisan groups, industry stakeholders express concerns about stifling growth.
For CLAT aspirants, this bill highlights intersections with consumer protection and cyber laws.
3. The Jan Vishwas (Amendment of Provisions) Bill, 2025
Introduced on August 18, 2025 and passed during the Monsoon Session, this bill builds on the 2023 version to further decriminalize minor offenses. Its goal is to reduce compliance burdens, eliminate outdated penalties and foster a citizen-centric environment, aligning with India’s economic reform agenda.
The bill amends 17 central acts, decriminalizing 288 provisions and rationalizing 355 overall. Key changes include:
- Replacing imprisonment with fines. For example, under the Motor Vehicles Act for unfit driving
- Removing jail terms. For example, non-compliance under the Electricity Act
- Introducing warnings for first offenses. For example, false information under the Central Silk Board Act
- Fines increase by 10% every three years and adjudicating officers handle penalties with appellate mechanisms.
The bill also revamps property taxes under the New Delhi Municipal Council Act, 1994, removing advertisement taxes and establishing valuation committees. It retains imprisonment for tax evasion. Drawing from previous reforms that abolished over 1,500 obsolete laws, the bill focuses on sectors like transport, energy and agriculture. It is praised for enhancing ease of doing business but criticized for potentially weakening deterrence.
Now enacted, it offers insights for CLAT aspirants into administrative law reforms and the balance between regulation and liberalization.
4. The Waqf (Amendment) Bill, 2024
Introduced in August 2024 and passed by the Lok Sabha in early 2025 with a 288:232 vote count ratio, this bill reforms the governance of waqf properties: Muslim charitable endowments valued at over Rs. 1.2 trillion. It aims to enhance transparency and curb encroachments.
The bill replaces the Survey Commissioner with District Collectors for property surveys. It mandates non-Muslim members on Central Waqf Councils and State Waqf Boards (at least two each) and removes Muslim law experts from tribunals.
Waqf creation requires five years of Islamic practice and eliminates "waqf by user". Government properties cease as waqf if disputed. Appeals are made directly to High Courts and Waqf CEOs need not be Muslim.
The background involves poor maintenance, as noted by parliamentary committees. However, critics argue it violates Article 26 (religious management rights) by allowing non-Muslim majorities on boards. This potentially infringes equality under Article 14 and risks property seizures. The opposition labels it divisive, but the government defends it as reformative. The bill is pending in the Rajya Sabha, awaiting assent.
The Waqf (Amendment) Bill is crucial for CLAT discussions on minority rights and property laws.
5. The Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code (Amendment) Bill, 2025
Introduced on August 12, 2025 and passed in the Monsoon Session, this amendment refines the 2016 Insolvency Code. It aims to expedite debt recovery and address inefficiencies in insolvency resolutions.
The bill introduces the Creditor-Initiated Insolvency Resolution Process (CIIRP) for notified debtors, allowing creditors to lead insolvency resolutions under debtor management. Group insolvency rules enable joint proceedings, and cross-border frameworks empower government prescriptions.
Applications must be admitted within 14 days if defaults are proven, and liquidation must complete in 180 days (extendable by 90 days). Penalties of Rs. 1 lakh to 2 crore deter frivolous filings. The bill addresses implementation challenges in the original Code, which saw resolutions often exceeding timelines. It strengthens creditor committees’ powers in liquidation. While welcomed for boosting investor confidence, concerns over debtor rights in CIIRP remain.
The bill reinforces CLAT relevant topics like corporate law and economic policy.