The Registration of Births and Deaths (Amendment) Bill, 2026, was passed in the Rajya Sabha. This bill aims to tighten rules for registering births and deaths. Delayed registrations after one year require magistrate approval. Registrations delayed over two years need judicial magistrate orders. The Appropriation (No.3) Bill, 2026 was also passed in the Lok Sabha.

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Parliament on Tuesday passed the Registration of Births and Deaths (Amendment) Bill, 2026, sending registrations delayed 2+ years to a judicial magistrate.