Births and Deaths (Amendment) Bill, 2026 passed to make delayed registration more stringent

Exam-focused facts from the 6 August 2026 current affairs briefing.

Key facts

The Rajya Sabha passed the Births and Deaths (Amendment) Bill, 2026 by a voice vote.
The Bill requires an order from a first-class judicial magistrate for registrations of births or deaths delayed beyond two years.
For registrations delayed between one and two years, approval from the District Magistrate, Sub-Divisional Magistrate, or an Executive Magistrate will continue to be required.