Lok Sabha approves Bankers’ Books Evidence Bill without debate
The Lok Sabha passed the Bankers’ Books Evidence Bill, which modernizes the 1891 law to include digital and cloud-based records as admissible evidence. The bill was passed without debate amid ongoing protests by opposition parties.
Why it matters
Updating legal standards for digital evidence is essential for the modern banking sector and the digital economy.
NEW DELHI: The Lok Sabha on Wednesday passed the Bankers’ Books Evidence Bill — replacing a British-era law — without discussion amid opposition protests and sloganeering on multiple issues, as members refused to heed the chair’s call to debate the legislation.The government accused the opposition of disrupting proceedings. Parliamentary affairs minister Kiren Rijiju accused Congress, Left parties and SP of being against Lord Ram and demanded they apologise to the nation.
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