The Economic Times

Parliament passes Bankers' Books Evidence Bill to recognise digital banking records as legal evidence

Parliament has approved the Bankers' Books Evidence Bill, 2026, marking a significant advancement in accepting digital records within the banking sector. This contemporary law nullifies the obsolete 1891 Act, allowing for electronic documentation to be admitted as evidence, provided its integrity can be vouched for. Furthermore, it offers improved legal safeguards for bank personnel, aligning India's legal practices with the fast-paced digitization of its economy.