Moved by finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman, the bill seeks to recognise digital and virtual records as admissible evidence in courts 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. Referring to the opposition’s skit in Parliament, he said it had “saddened” the government and claimed these parties had opposed Ram temple construction by wearing black bands.Moved by finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman, the bill seeks to align the law with contemporary digital banking practices by recognising digital and virtual records as admissible evidence in courts. Replacing the Bankers’ Books Evidence Act, 1891, it expands the definition of ‘bankers’ books’ to include records maintained in physical, digital, virtual, cloud-based or any other form.Protests disrupted Question Hour, forcing an adjournment till 2pm. The bill was passed by voice vote before the Lok Sabha was adjourned.Get the latest India News and Live updates. Download the TOI app.End of ArticleFollow Us On Social MediaVideos’It’s My Moral Call To Be Here’: Author Nilotpal Mrinal Joins Ranchi Student ProtestMeta CEO Mark Zuckerberg Apologises Over PM Modi Video Row, Admits Paid Content BoostingJharkhand Students Display Mark Sheets, Allege Irregularities In JPSC-JSSC Evaluation’Merit Can’t Beat Money’: Jharkhand Aspirant On Hunger Strike Demand Strong JPSC-JSSC Reforms’I’m A Farmer’s Son, I Can’t Buy Papers’: In JPSC-JSSC Exam Leak, Students Demand CBI Probe’56% Indian Vehicles Uninsured’: Supreme Court Calls For ‘Challans’, Urgent Enforcement Action’We Feel Cheated’: Jharkhand Student Protesters Voice Anger Over JPSC-JSSC Exam Row’If You Won’t Listen, Then Who Will?’: Jharkhand Student’s Msg To Hemant Soren Over JPSC-JSSC RowIndia Responds After Pakistan Deploys Chinese SH-15 Howitzers Along BorderJharkhand Mob Lynching: Rape Accused Beaten To Death, Police Probe POCSO Case And Mob Violence123PhotostoriesIndia named among the World’s 100 Best Cuisines: Here’s what makes it special5 must-have sneakers every wardrobe needs in 20265 timeless lessons from your grandparents that modern life forgot10 baby names inspired by dawn, sunset, and the skyBrain teaser optical illusion: You are among the top 1% if you stop all 25 animals hidden in the man’s face within 2 minutesWant Korean glass skin? These 5 daily habits make all the differenceThe Barack Obama blueprint: Healthy habits that help the former US President stay energetic and resilient at 658 ordinary moments that leave a lifelong impact on your childMalaika Arora’s 5 morning yoga poses every woman should try for better flexibility and joint healthKriti Sanon’s 3,000-crystal ivory Gaurav Gupta lehenga looks like fashion imagined beyond Earth123Hot PicksRBI MeetingGold Rate TodayStock Market TodayICMAI June 2026 toppers listTamil Nadu Budget SessionTN supplementary resultSpaceXUPI transactionsD Y PatilTop TrendingRBI MPC MeetingVande Matram StanzaUdhayanidhi StalinBritish ReturnsPM ModiTamil Nadu Budget Session 2026Air India FlightD Y Patil DeathTamil Nadu BudgetShradha Singh
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. Referring to the opposition’s skit in Parliament, he said it had “saddened” the government and claimed these parties had opposed Ram temple construction by wearing black bands.Moved by finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman, the bill seeks to align the law with contemporary digital banking practices by recognising digital and virtual records as admissible evidence in courts. Replacing the Bankers’ Books Evidence Act, 1891, it expands the definition of ‘bankers’ books’ to include records maintained in physical, digital, virtual, cloud-based or any other form.Protests disrupted Question Hour, forcing an adjournment till 2pm. The bill was passed by voice vote before the Lok Sabha was adjourned.
