Lok Sabha moves to scrap 71 outdated laws—here's why it matters

India Dec 15, 2025

Lok Sabha just introduced a bill to repeal 71 old and unused laws, including some from the British era like the Indian Tramways Act of 1886.
This is part of a bigger push by the government to clean up India's legal system and get rid of rules that don't make sense anymore.

Why should you care?

Outdated laws can slow things down and create confusion in everyday life.
By clearing out these old rules, the government is making it easier for everyone to understand what actually matters today.
Since 2014, over 1,500 such laws have been repealed—this new bill bumps that number up to 1,633.
It's all about making India's legal system simpler and more relevant for our times.