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Bankers’ Books Evidence Bill 2026

August 10 , 2026 2 hrs 0 min 6 0

The Lok Sabha passed the Bankers’ Books Evidence Bill, 2026 on 5 August 2026 by voice vote.
The Bill seeks to replace the Bankers’ Books Evidence Act, 1891, which was enacted during the colonial period.
The existing law allows certified copies of bank records, including ledgers, cash books and account books, to be used as evidence in legal proceedings.
The Bill updates the legal framework to reflect modern banking practices and electronic records.
It provides a legal framework for the use of bank records as evidence in courts and other legal proceedings.