Opposition walks out as Rajya Sabha passes Bankers' Books Evidence Bill by voice vote
The Rajya Sabha passed the Bankers' Books Evidence Bill, 2026, by a voice vote on Monday after Opposition members walked out and disrupted proceedings with slogans. The bill replaces the 135-year-old Act of 1891 to align with digital banking practices. Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman explained that modernizing this legal framework is essential for contemporary financial evidence handling. Despite protests, the bill was supported by several speakers who emphasized data privacy and safeguards.
5 AUG 2026
— NDTV
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The Rajya Sabha passed the Bankers' Books Evidence Bill, 2026, replacing an 1891 Act to modernize financial evidence handling.
— The Hindu
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