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Mains issueGS-2News & Analysis05 August 2026

Lok Sabha passes Bill on banker's books without debate

Source: thehindu.comOriginal report

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The Lok Sabha passed the Bankers' Books Evidence Act, 2026, by a voice vote amidst continuous Opposition protests, replacing the 1891 Act. The new Bill aims to include digital and virtual records as admissible evidence in courts. The article highlights the disruption of parliamentary proceedings, including the Question Hour, due to the protests.

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The Lok Sabha passed the Bankers' Books Evidence Act, 2026, by a voice vote amidst continuous Opposition protests, replacing the 1891 Act. The new Bill aims to include digital and virtual records as admissible evidence in courts. The article highlights the disruption of parliamentary proceedings, including the Question Hour, due to the protests.

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