Indian Statistical Institute Bill, Bankers' Books Evidence Bill likely to be introduced in Lok Sabha on Monday
New Delhi, August 2
The government is expected to push its legislative agenda in the third week of the monsoon session beginning Monday, with two bills listed for introduction in the Lok Sabha and another bill listed for passing in the House.
The Indian Statistical Institute Bill, 2026 and the Bankers' Books Evidence Bill, 2026 have been listed for introduction.
The agenda also includes a statement by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman showing Demands for Excess Grants for 2022-23.
The monsoon session has seen frequent adjournments over opposition's demands related to the protest at Jantar Mantar against NEET-UG paper leak.
The government is likely to introduce the 'Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Act Amendment Bill' in the Lok Sabha in the coming week, sources said.
The government will also seek the passing of the Registration of Births and Deaths (Amendment) Bill, 2026 and the Supreme Court (Number of Judges) Amendment Bill, 2026.
The monsoon session of Parliament began on July 20 and will continue till August 13.
— ANI
Reader Comments
Bankers' Books Evidence Bill update is long overdue! The current law is from 1891, seriously outdated for digital banking era. Hope they modernize it to recognize electronic records properly. This will help in faster resolution of banking fraud cases. 👏
The government should have prioritized discussing the NEET paper leak issue first before pushing new bills. Students are protesting at Jantar Mantar, and their concerns matter. But I do appreciate the FCRA amendment - need to ensure foreign funding transparency. Balance is key!
It's good to see India's legislative process moving forward. The Supreme Court (Number of Judges) Amendment Bill seems particularly important given the massive case backlog. More judges could really help speed up justice delivery for common citizens. Hope all parties cooperate and pass these bills smoothly.
The Registration of Births and Deaths (Amendment) Bill is quite significant for proper data collection. In rural areas, registrations are still not digitalized properly. This could help in better policy planning and welfare schemes targeting. But the NEET issue needs to be addressed first - those students deserve answers. 🙏
The Demands for Excess Grants statement from FM Sitharaman is something we should all watch closely. It's important for fiscal accountability. These legislative reforms, especially the ISI Bill, show the government is trying to update colonial-era laws. Let's hope debate remains constructive in Parliament.
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