Legislation Roundup August 2026
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Key developments during the month of August included new legislation, judicial accountability measures, regulatory reforms and significant updates affecting businesses, professionals and other stakeholders.

Bankers' Books Evidence Bill
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Lok Sabha has passed the Bankers’ Books Evidence Bill, 2026, replacing the colonial-era law and providing a modern framework for admissibility of electronic and digital banking records in legal proceedings.