The Lok Sabha on Friday passed the Birth and Death Registration (Amendment) Bill, 2026 by voice vote amid noisy protests by Opposition members. The Bill was approved without any discussion as continuous disruptions prevented members from participating in the debate.
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Bill Tightens Rules for Delayed Registration
The amendment proposes stricter rules for the delayed registration of births and deaths.
Under the new provisions:
- If the registration is delayed by more than one year but less than two years, an order from the District Magistrate (DM), Sub-Divisional Magistrate (SDM), or an Executive Magistrate authorised by the District Magistrate will be mandatory.
- If the delay is more than two years, registration can be done only after an order from a First Class Judicial Magistrate.
Existing Rules Explained
Under the existing system, registrations delayed by more than one year could be approved through an order issued by the District Magistrate, Sub-Divisional Magistrate, or an authorised Executive Magistrate.
However, there was no separate legal provision specifically dealing with delays exceeding two years, which the new amendment seeks to address.
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Opposition Protest Continues in Lok Sabha
The Bill was introduced while Opposition members continued their protests inside the House.
Opposition MPs demanded answers over the police action against students who protested near Parliament House on July 20. They also sought the name of the person who had allegedly ordered the police action.
Meanwhile, Samajwadi Party members also staged protests over the alleged theft of offerings at the Ram Temple in Ayodhya.
Bill Passed Without Debate
Presiding Officer Dilip Saikia repeatedly appealed to members to return to their seats and allow the House to function normally.
Despite the appeals, the protests continued.
Minister of State for Home Affairs Nityanand Rai then introduced the Birth and Death Registration (Amendment) Bill, 2026.
Members were given an opportunity to participate in the discussion, but due to the continued uproar, no member spoke on the Bill.
The House then considered the Bill clause by clause, following which Nityanand Rai moved the motion for its passage.
The Bill was subsequently passed by voice vote amid the Opposition protests.
Kiren Rijiju Criticises Opposition
Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju expressed disappointment over the Opposition’s conduct.
He said it was unfortunate that the Opposition did not participate in the discussion on such an important Bill.
Rijiju added that the government would continue to bring important legislation before Parliament, but continuous disruptions by the Opposition would not be a healthy parliamentary tradition.
Presiding Officer Expresses Concern
Presiding Officer Dilip Saikia also remarked that the Bill had to be passed without the cooperation of members, describing it as an undesirable parliamentary practice.
As the protests continued, the Lok Sabha was adjourned until 11:00 am on Monday.
Conclusion
The Birth and Death Registration (Amendment) Bill, 2026 has been passed by the Lok Sabha through a voice vote amid persistent Opposition protests. The legislation introduces stricter procedures for delayed registration of births and deaths, including mandatory approval from a First Class Judicial Magistrate for registrations delayed by more than two years.
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