Lok Sabha passes Births and Deaths Bill amidst Opposition protests over police crackdown
The Lok Sabha passed the Registration of Births and Deaths (Amendment) Bill, 2026, without debate on Friday. This occurred amidst loud protests by the Opposition regarding a police crackdown on student protesters at Jantar Mantar on July 20. The Opposition demanded the presence of Home Minister Amit Shah, but the Bill was passed by voice vote. The Bill aims to make delayed registration of births and deaths more stringent, requiring a judicial magistrate's order for registrations done after two years. Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju expressed regret over the manner of the Bill's passage.
Key Points
- The Lok Sabha passed the Registration of Births and Deaths (Amendment) Bill, 2026, without debate.
- Opposition MPs protested against a police crackdown on student protesters and demanded the Home Minister's presence.
- The Bill makes delayed registration of births and deaths more stringent, requiring a judicial magistrate's order after two years.
- The Constitution (130th Amendment) Bill, 2025, proposing automatic removal of Ministers/PM if arrested for 30+ days on serious criminal charges, was also mentioned.
Exam Facts
- Bill passed: Registration of Births and Deaths (Amendment) Bill, 2026.
- Protests related to police crackdown on student protesters at Jantar Mantar on July 20.
- Minister of State for Home: Nityanand Rai.
- Parliamentary Affairs Minister: Kiren Rijiju.
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