India moves to abolish 71 outdated laws, including British-era statutes
The Union Cabinet has cleared a Bill to scrap 71 outdated laws. These include British-era legislation and old amendments that no longer serve any purpose. The move aims to simplify India’s legal system by removing redundant regulations.
Among the laws set for repeal is the Indian Penal Code (IPC) of 1860, one of several British-era statutes being phased out. However, officials clarify that the focus is not on colonial laws alone but on removing any Act that has lost its relevance over time.
The repeal of these 71 laws will streamline India’s legal framework. It follows a pattern of removing defunct regulations to reduce unnecessary complexity. Once Parliament approves the Bill, the outdated statutes will be formally struck from the books.
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