Registration of Births and Deaths Amendment Bill, 2026: Stricter Rules for Delayed Registration

Exam-focused facts from the 31 July 2026 current affairs briefing.

Key facts

The Registration of Births and Deaths Amendment Bill, 2026 proposes stricter rules for delayed registration of births and deaths.
Registration delayed between one and two years will require approval from the District Magistrate, Sub Divisional Magistrate, or Executive Magistrate.
Registration delayed beyond two years will require an order from a first class judicial magistrate.
A fee will be prescribed for delayed registration under the proposed legislation.
The Bill has been circulated among MPs and the government plans to table it in Parliament soon.