After a fruitful Parliamentary session on Monday, discussion in Rajya Sabha didn't take place on Tuesday due to repeated adjournments. Lok Sabha on Monday passing 'The Mental Healthcare Bill' and Finance Minister Arun Jaitley introducing the four Goods and Services Tax (GST) bill. While, Rajya Sabha held discussion on Finance Bill on Monday. 'The Mental Healthcare Bill' passed on Tuesday seeks to decriminalise suicide attempt by mentally ill people and provides for the right to better healthcare for people suffering from mental illness. The Rajya Sabha had passed it in August last year with 134 official amendments.

Source: dna March 28, 2017 05:13 UTC