Faridabad · Law updates · October 2026

Faridabad Law Updates — New Laws, Rules and Judgments Affecting Faridabad Cases (October 2026)

Last updated: 2 October 2026 · Reflects the BNS/BNSS, 2023 · By Advocate Manish Sharma · General legal information, not legal advice

In short: From 1 October 2026, the Bankers' Books Evidence Act, 2026 replaces the 1891 Act, so electronic, digital and cloud bank records can be certified and proved in Faridabad's courts. Earlier changes still shaping cases here include the 2025 cheque bounce directions, paperless deed registration in Haryana, the labour codes and the Income-tax Act, 2025. This page is revised every month by Advocate Manish Sharma's chamber.

Each entry gives the date a change took effect, what it does in practice, and the practice page where it is explained in detail. Entries are verified against the official notification or judgment before publication.

What changed in October 2026?

The Bankers' Books Evidence Act, 2026 is a new statute, assented to on 13 August 2026 and in force from 1 October 2026, that replaces the Bankers' Books Evidence Act, 1891. A certified copy of a bank entry is a copy of a bank record that a bank officer certifies as correct, which courts accept as evidence without producing the original books.

Technology-neutral records: bank records kept in physical, electronic, digital, virtual or cloud form are covered.
Digital certification: certificates may carry manual, digital or electronic signatures.
Bank officials as witnesses: where the bank is not a party, a court must record a special reason in writing before summoning a bank officer.
Wider reach: the government may extend the Act to other financial-sector entities.

In Faridabad this matters most in cheque bounce cases, bank recovery and SARFAESI matters, and fraud cases where account statements are the core evidence. Ask the bank for a certified statement under the new Act rather than a plain printout.

Which earlier changes still shape Faridabad cases?

In force from	Change	Effect in practice	Details
1 July 2024	BNS, BNSS and BSA replace the IPC, CrPC and Evidence Act	New section numbers for offences, bail, FIRs and evidence	Criminal
25 September 2025	Supreme Court directions in Sanjabij Tari	No pre-cognizance hearing, e-summons, staged compounding costs	Cheque bounce
2025	e-Jagriti consumer portal replaces e-Daakhil	Online filing and tracking of consumer complaints	Consumer
1 November 2025	Paperless deed registration across Haryana	Deeds and documents checked online before registration	Property
21 November 2025	Four labour codes in force	Wages, industrial disputes, social security and factory safety under new codes	Labour
February 2026	Central cashless treatment scheme for road accident victims	Hospital treatment up to ₹1.5 lakh for seven days	MACT
1 April 2026	Income-tax Act, 2025 replaces the 1961 Act	New section numbers for notices, assessments and appeals	GST and tax
1 October 2026	Bankers' Books Evidence Act, 2026	Electronic bank records proved by certified copy	Above

Does a new law apply to a case that is already pending?

It depends on the kind of law. A new offence or a higher punishment never applies to acts done before it, under Article 20(1) of the Constitution. Criminal cases pending on 1 July 2024 continue under the CrPC by the saving clause in Section 531 BNSS. Procedural and evidence rules, such as how a bank record is proved, generally apply to pending cases from their commencement unless the new law says otherwise. Check the stage of your case before relying on a change.

How is this page kept accurate?

Each entry is checked against the Gazette notification, the Act's text or the judgment itself before it is added, and the page is revised at the start of every month. Errors are corrected under the corrections policy, and the editorial standards are set out in the editorial policy.

Frequently asked questions

What is the Bankers' Books Evidence Act, 2026?

It is the new law, in force from 1 October 2026, that replaces the 1891 Act. It lets electronic, digital and cloud bank records be certified with digital signatures and proved in court, and requires courts to record a special reason before summoning a bank officer where the bank is not a party.

Do the new criminal laws apply to cases filed before July 2024?

No. Cases pending on 1 July 2024 continue under the CrPC under Section 531 BNSS, and a person is tried for an offence under the law in force when the act was done.

When did paperless property registration start in Haryana?

From 1 November 2025, deeds in Haryana are registered through a paperless online system, with documents checked online before the Sub-Registrar appointment.

How often is this page updated?

Every month, and sooner when a major law or judgment affecting Faridabad cases comes into force.