While the proposed law will remain "non-bailable'', the accused can approach a magistrate even before trial to seek bail. Under a non-bailable law, bail cannot be granted by police at the police station itself.
Many RTI activists have strongly opposed amendments to the RTI Act saying they are aimed at lowering the stature of Information Commissions from equivalent to the Election Commission (EC) and to do away with their five years fixed tenure.
The Session will provide a total of 18 sittings spread over a period of 24 days and 48 items, including 46 Bills and 2 financial items have been identified for being taken up during the Monsoon Session.
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