Parliament Tightens Rules for Delayed Birth and Death Registrations
What Happened
Parliament has passed the Registration of Births and Deaths (Amendment) Bill, 2026, which tightens rules for delayed registration of births and deaths. The Bill was approved by both Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha and now awaits Presidential assent. Registrations delayed beyond two years will now need approval from a Judicial Magistrate after verification.
Key Takeaways
India is tightening checks on delayed birth and death registrations to reduce fraud and strengthen the credibility of official identity records.