Rajya Sabha passes Bankers’ Books Evidence Bill amid Opposition walkout

The Indian Opinion

The Opposition's walkout during a debate on a routine banking law hardly inspires confidence, but the government's rush to pass such bills amid parliamentary din is equally troubling. The Bankers' Books Evidence Bill is a necessary update to a 19th-century law, but the lack of thorough scrutiny sets a poor precedent. Watch whether the government allows a detailed clause-by-clause discussion on the Taxation Laws Amendment Bill, which carries significant tax incentives, or whether it, too, gets bulldozed in the din.