Election Laws (Amendment) Bill, 2021 in Lok Sabha, Mediation Bill, 2021 in Rajya Sabha
The Mediation Bill, 2021 is scheduled to be introduced in the Rajya Sabha. Mediation refers to resolving disputes with the help of a neutral third party who helps the parties reach a mutually agreeable solution. Unlike arbitration, mediation is not formalized and institutionalized in India. The proposed Draft Mediation Bill is a step towards institutionalizing mediation as a method of resolving disputes.
The Narcotics Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (Amendment) Bill, 2021 is scheduled to be taken up for discussion in the Upper House. The Bill amends the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act, 1985 to correct a drafting error. The Act regulates certain operations (such as manufacture, transport, and consumption) related to narcotic drugs and psychotropic substances.