Lok Sabha Passes Supreme Court Judges Bill Amidst Ongoing Disruptions
On Monday, the Lok Sabha passed the Supreme Court Judges Amendment Bill, increasing the number of judges to address case backlogs. Amidst ongoing disruptions from opposition parties over various issues, both houses also recognized the achievements of Indian athletes at the Commonwealth Games. Additionally, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman introduced a bill aimed at modernizing the acceptance of digital banking records in courts. Read on for more details on these significant legislative developments.
| Aug 3, 2026, 16:24 IST
Legislative Developments in Parliament
On Monday, the Lok Sabha approved the Supreme Court (Number of Judges) Amendment Bill. This legislation will replace an ordinance that increased the sanctioned number of judges in the Supreme Court from 34 to 38, a move prompted by concerns over the rising backlog of cases. The Rajya Sabha also passed the 'Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises Development (Amendment) Bill' through a voice vote. However, both houses experienced continuous disruptions throughout the day.
What Happened in Both Houses Today
Proceedings in the Lok Sabha were disrupted due to uproar from opposition members, including Congress and the Samajwadi Party, over issues such as the theft of offerings at the Ram Temple and police actions against protesting students in Delhi. After two adjournments, the session was suspended for the day at 2:10 PM. Similarly, the Rajya Sabha's meeting was adjourned for the day following uproar over police actions against students protesting the NEET question paper leak.
Members of both houses congratulated Indian athletes for their outstanding performances at the recently concluded 23rd Commonwealth Games in Glasgow. Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla highlighted the achievements of Indian players in various events, while Rajya Sabha Chairman C.P. Radhakrishnan praised the Indian contingent for bringing honor to the nation, stating that their accomplishments would inspire new athletes.
On the legislative front, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman introduced the Banking Regulation Evidence Bill, 2026, in the Lok Sabha. This bill aims to modernize and clarify the process of accepting digital and electronic banking records as evidence in courts, replacing the colonial-era Banking Regulation Evidence Act of 1891.
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