Explainer: Finance Ministry proposes bill to replace 1891 Bankers’ Books Evidence Act
The Bankers’ Books Evidence Bill, 2026 expands bank records to include cloud-based data, allows digital records as court evidence, and retains senior police powers to compel banks to share records. The post Explainer: Finance Ministry proposes bill to replace 1891 Bankers’ Books Evidence Act appeared first on MEDIANAMA .
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Published: 7 August 2026
Source: MediaNama (IN)
Category: News
Topics: Regulation
Retrieved: 7 August 2026
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