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A bill proposed by a private member on Friday is intended to let workers avoid handling work-related calls and emails outside their regular office hours. Both Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha members can put forward bills concerning matters they think need government attention. However, often, these private member bills get withdrawn once the government gives its opinion on them. NCP MP Supriya Sule presented the “Right to Disconnect Bill, 2025,” which aims to create an Employees’ Welfare Authority. This bill suggests that all workers should have the ability to disconnect from work-related calls and emails after work hours and on their days off. It also includes rules that enable workers to ignore these communications and tackle related issues.

Another private member bill is the Menstrual Benefits Bill, 2024, presented by Congress MP Kadiyam Kavya, which focuses on providing facilities and support for women at work during their menstrual cycle. This bill aims to create a legal framework that guarantees specific benefits for women employees during their menstrual time. LJP MP Shambhavi Choudhary has also proposed a law to ensure paid menstrual leave for both working women and female students, along with the provision of menstrual hygiene facilities and additional health benefits during menstruation. Congress MP Manickam Tagore brought forward a bill to free Tamil Nadu from needing to participate in the National Eligibility cum Entrance Test (NEET) for medical college admissions. Last month, the Tamil Nadu government appealed to the Supreme Court after the President did not approve a law to exempt the state from NEET admissions.

DMK MP Kanimozhi Karunanidhi put forth a bill to end the death penalty in India. Despite ongoing requests for its removal, various central governments have argued that it is essential in certain situations as a deterrent. Almost ten years ago, the Law Commission suggested removing the death penalty, except for terrorism-related offenses, stating that it does not provide a stronger deterrent than life sentences. Finally, Independent MP Vishaldada Prakashbapu Patil introduced the Journalist (Prevention of Violence and Protection) Bill, 2024. This bill aims to stop violence against journalists and ensure protection for journalists and their property, along with other relevant measures.