New Delhi, July 21: Union Home Minister Amit Shah is scheduled to introduce The Prevention of Insults to National Honour (Amendment) Bill, 2026 in the Rajya Sabha during the ongoing Monsoon Session of Parliament on Monday.
According to the listed business of the Upper House, the Home Minister will seek leave to introduce the Bill and will also move that the legislation be taken into consideration and passed by the Rajya Sabha.
The proposed amendment seeks to revise the existing legal framework governing offences related to insults to the National Flag, the Constitution of India, and the National Anthem under the Prevention of Insults to National Honour Act.
The Monsoon Session continues with several important legislative and policy matters expected to come up for discussion in both Houses of Parliament. The introduction of the amendment Bill is likely to be among the key items on the Rajya Sabha’s agenda today.(KNC)
