Modi Govt Moves to Repeal 71 More Outdated Laws in Lok Sabha

• A bill was introduced in Lok Sabha to repeal 71 disused laws, comprising 65 amendment Acts and 6 principal laws.
• One law proposed for repeal is the British-era Indian Tramways Act of 1886.
• The initiative aims to remove outdated laws to declutter statute books, continuing a trend by the Modi government since 2014.
• A precautionary clause ensures the repeal will not affect other enactments where the repealed laws were applied or referred to.

Why It Matters: Repealing 71 outdated laws streamlines the legal system for clarity.