Parliament Passes Bankers' Book Evidence Bill 2026
| Key Aspect | Details |
|---|---|
| Bill Name | Bankers' Book Evidence Bill 2026 |
| Replaced Act | Bankers' Book Evidence Act of 1891 |
| Purpose | Legally recognizes electronic and digital banking records in court cases |
| Lok Sabha Approval | Passed a week earlier than Rajya Sabha |
| Scope of Records | Includes written, electronic, digital, on-premises, off-premises, cloud, backups, and disaster recovery systems |
| Certification of Digital Records | Uses manual, digital, or electronic signatures |