Lok Sabha Set to Take Up Indian Statistical Institute Bill and Bankers' Books Evidence Bill

The government is preparing to advance its legislative agenda in the Lok Sabha with the introduction of the Indian Statistical Institute Bill, 2026, and the Bankers' Books Evidence Bill, 2026, alongside key financial statements and other pending legislation during the ongoing Monsoon Session.

What happened

The Union government is expected to push forward its parliamentary agenda during the third week of the Monsoon Session by introducing the Indian Statistical Institute Bill, 2026 and the Bankers' Books Evidence Bill, 2026 in the Lok Sabha.

The week's business also includes Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman's statement on Demands for Excess Grants for 2022–23, along with the proposed consideration and passage of the Registration of Births and Deaths (Amendment) Bill, 2026 and the Supreme Court (Number of Judges) Amendment Bill, 2026.

According to parliamentary schedules, the government may also introduce the Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Act Amendment Bill later during the week, subject to the progress of House proceedings.

The Monsoon Session, which began on 20 July, has witnessed repeated disruptions due to Opposition protests over the NEET-UG paper leak issue, affecting the pace of legislative business.

Why it matters

The coming week will be an important test of the government's ability to move its legislative programme despite repeated parliamentary disruptions.

Introducing multiple Bills in a single week signals an effort to recover lost legislative time and advance pending reforms before the Monsoon Session concludes on 13 August. Besides new legislation, Parliament will also examine government expenditure through the Demands for Excess Grants, a key constitutional process that enables parliamentary scrutiny of public finances.

The legislative calendar also reflects the government's focus on institutional reforms across statistical administration, banking, civil registration and the judiciary. While the Bills are only at the introduction stage, their movement through Parliament will determine how much of the government's policy agenda can be completed during the current session.

Background

The Monsoon Session, which began on 20 July, has witnessed repeated disruptions due to Opposition protests over the NEET-UG paper leak issue. Despite these interruptions, the government continues to prioritise its legislative calendar by introducing bills across judicial administration, statistics, banking regulation and civil registration.

Reports also indicate that the Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Act (FCRA) Amendment Bill could be introduced later during the session, adding another important policy proposal to Parliament's agenda.

What’s next

The Indian Statistical Institute Bill, 2026, and the Bankers' Books Evidence Bill, 2026 are expected to be formally introduced in the Lok Sabha before moving to the next stages of the legislative process, which may include debate, committee scrutiny, consideration of amendments, and eventual passage. Their progress will depend on the parliamentary schedule and the functioning of both Houses during the remaining weeks of the Monsoon Session.

Alongside these Bills, Parliament is also expected to consider other pending legislative business, including the Registration of Births and Deaths (Amendment) Bill, the Supreme Court (Number of Judges) Amendment Bill, and the Demands for Excess Grants. The pace of the government's legislative agenda will largely depend on whether disruptions in Parliament ease before the Monsoon Session concludes on 13 August.

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