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Lok Sabha Passes Bankers’ Books Evidence Bill Without Debate
Lok Sabha Passes Bankers’ Books Evidence Bill Without Debate
The Story in Brief
The Lok Sabha passed the Bankers’ Books Evidence Bill by voice vote on Wednesday, amid opposition protests and sloganeering. The House was adjourned during Question Hour. The government accused the opposition of disrupting proceedings.
Introduced by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, the bill replaces the 1891 law. It allows courts to accept digital and virtual records as evidence. It also expands the definition of bankers’ books to include physical, digital, virtual, cloud-based and other records. Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju made political allegations against opposition parties during the proceedings.
The Indian Opinion
The bill’s technical aim is clear, but passing it without debate limits public understanding of its provisions. Claims made during the protests should not be treated as established facts without independent evidence. Opposition disruption and the government’s criticism both merit scrutiny. Parliamentary records and further reporting may help readers assess the episode fairly.
Source: timesofindia.indiatimes.com
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