<h1>Indian Parliament Winter Session 2012: FDI in Retail Rejected, Key Constitutional Amendments Passed Over 20 Sittings.</h1> The Winter Session of the Indian Parliament, held from November 22 to December 20, 2012, included 20 sittings over 29 days. Key discussions involved the government's decision to allow 51% Foreign Direct Investment in multi-brand retail, which was ultimately rejected in both Houses. The session saw the passage of significant bills, including the Constitution (One Hundred Eighteenth Amendment) Bill for special provisions in Karnataka and the Constitution (One Hundred Seventeenth Amendment) Bill for reservations in government promotions. Other important bills passed included amendments to money laundering, banking laws, and security interest recovery. A total of seven bills were passed by both Houses.