Births and Deaths Registration Bill 2026: Following the Lok Sabha, the Rajya Sabha also approved the Births and Deaths Registration (Amendment) Bill on Tuesday (August 4). Let's explore the changes that will occur after its passage.

Rajya Sabha passes the Registration of Births and Deaths (Amendment) Bill

Source: IANS

Following the Lok Sabha, the Rajya Sabha also passed the "Registration of Births and Deaths (Amendment) Bill" on Tuesday (August 4). The bill aims to further amend the Births and Deaths Registration Act, 1969. When the House reassembled at 2 p.m. amid opposition uproar, Minister of State for Home Affairs Nityanand Rai introduced the bill. Responding to a brief discussion on the bill, the Minister of State for Home Affairs stated that the bill aims to amend Section 13(3) of the Births and Deaths Registration Act, 1969, to further tighten the provisions for delayed registration.

Through this bill, the government has made significant changes to the birth and death registration system in the country. According to the provision, if information about a birth or death is reported to the Registrar after one year but within two years of the event, it can only be registered with the approval of the District Magistrate, SDM, or an Executive Magistrate authorized by the District Magistrate. These amendments have been introduced to tighten the provisions for delayed registration and encourage timely reporting of births and deaths.

After two years, this provision will now be

The Minister of State for Home Affairs stated that an order from a Judicial Magistrate of the First Class (JMFC) is now mandatory for registration of births or deaths after more than two years have passed. According to him, the competent authority will verify the authenticity of the information provided before granting permission for registration. Following the Minister's reply, the bill was approved by voice vote.

The bill has been approved by the Lok Sabha

The Lok Sabha passed the bill without discussion on July 31st amid uproar from opposition members. Opposition members stated that it was a crucial bill and that Home Minister Amit Shah should be present. They also raised slogans against the Home Minister's absence. A brief discussion on the bill took place amid the uproar, and Minister of State for Home Affairs Rai responded to the discussion.