Lok Sabha Clears Tax Overhaul & Sports Reform: Income-Tax (No. 2) Bill, Taxation Amendments, Sports Governance & Anti-Doping
Lok Sabha’s No-Debate Tax Push & the Sports Governance Overhaul: What Passed, Why It Matters, and What Changes for You - Dr.SanjayKumar Pawar Updated: August 13, 2025 (IST) Table of contents Introduction: A consequential day in Parliament What exactly passed? (At a glance) Income-Tax (No. 2) Bill, 2025 — the big rewrite Taxation Laws (Amendment) Bill, 2025 — targeted tweaks Why no debate? The Bihar electoral roll controversy and House disruptions Sports reform double strike: Governance + Anti-Doping What changes for taxpayers, businesses, and athletes Data & analysis: India’s reform arc and global context Key risks, gaps, and what to watch next Visual quick guide (skim-friendly) FAQs Bottom line 1) Introduction: A consequential day in Parliament On August 11–12, 2025, the Lok Sabha cleared two major taxation bills without debate —the Income-Tax (No. 2) Bill, 2025 and the Taxation Laws (Amendment) Bill, 2025 —amid loud opposition protests linked ...