GS-2News & Analysis05 August 2026thehindu.com

Lok Sabha passes Bill on banker's books without debate

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.

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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GS Paper 2: Indian Polity – Parliament and State Legislatures – structure, functioning, conduct of business, powers & privileges and issues arising out of these. Government Bills and Acts.

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