Rajya Sabha passes by voice vote bill to raise Supreme Court judge strength
The Rajya Sabha approved a bill to increase the Supreme Court's judge count. This legislation replaces an ordinance that raised the sanctioned strength to thirty-eight judges. The bill's passage aims to expedite case disposal and enhance judicial efficiency. It will also provide the Chief Justice greater flexibility in forming constitution benches. India anticipates its first woman Chief Justice…
The Lok Sabha, on Wednesday, approved the Bankers’ Books Evidence Bill without debate, amid protests and slogans from the opposition. The legislation, which replaces a British-era law, was moved by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman. Its primary purpose is to adapt the law to modern digital banking practices by considering digital and virtual records as admissible evidence in courts. The Bill expands the definition of 'bankers’ books' to include data stored in physical, digital, virtual, cloud-based or any other format.
Members opposed to the Bill refused to permit the speaker to initiate a debate on the legislation. In response, Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju accused the opposition, including the Congress, Left parties, and the Samajwadi Party, of being against Lord Ram. Rijiju demanded that these parties apologize to the nation, criticizing their skit in Parliament as upsetting to the government.
The Bill was passed by a voice vote before the Lok Sabha was adjourned. Protests disrupted the Question Hour, leading to an adjournment until 2 pm.
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