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Lok Sabha passes Bankers' Books Evidence (Amendment) Bill without debate

The Lok Sabha passed the Bankers' Books Evidence (Amendment) Bill on Wednesday amid persistent protests from opposition members. The legislation, which aims to modernize the legal framework for banking records by including digital and virtual documents as admissible evidence, was approved by a voice vote without formal discussion. Following the passage of the bill, the House was adjourned for the day as disruptions continued.

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View of Lok Sabha chamber in the New Parliament building, New Delhi
File photo: Ministry of Parliamentary Affairs / GODL-India, via Wikimedia Commons

What Happened

The Lok Sabha passed the Bankers' Books Evidence (Amendment) Bill on Wednesday during a session marked by significant opposition protests. Opposition members gathered in the center of the House to raise slogans, preventing any formal debate on the legislation. Despite the ongoing disruptions, the government proceeded with the vote, and the bill was passed by voice vote with the permission of the Speaker.

The legislation is intended to update the existing legal framework to align with the digital era by allowing digital and virtual banking records to be presented as evidence in court. The passage of the bill occurred alongside political friction, as Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju criticized opposition parties for their conduct and their stance on various national issues. The House was adjourned for the day shortly after the bill was cleared.

Key Facts

  1. The Bankers' Books Evidence (Amendment) Bill was passed in the Lok Sabha on Wednesday.
  2. The bill was approved by a voice vote without any formal debate.
  3. Opposition members protested in the House during the proceedings.
  4. The legislation aims to include digital and virtual records as admissible evidence in courts.
  5. The House was adjourned for the day following the passage of the bill.

The Timeline4

Every article on this story, in the order it was filed. We do not rank the outlets.

  1. 5 Aug

    1. DHDeccan Herald
      Lok Sabha adjourned for the day; bill on banker's books cleared without debate
    2. HiThe Hindu
      Lok Sabha passes Bill on banker's books without debate
    3. SBsambad
      Bankers books: ବିରୋଧୀଙ୍କ ହଟ୍ଟଗୋଳ ମଧ୍ୟରେ ଲୋକସଭାରେ ବ୍ୟାଙ୍କର୍ସ ବୁକ୍ସ ବିଲ୍‌ ପାରିତ

  2. 6 Aug

    1. TOIThe Times of India
      Lok Sabha approves Bankers’ Books Evidence Bill without debate

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