Lok Sabha Bill to Repeal 71 Outdated Laws, Including 1886 Tramways Act

• A bill was introduced in Lok Sabha to repeal 71 outdated laws.
• The bill targets 65 amendment Acts and 6 principal laws, including the British-era Indian Tramways Act of 1886.
• The initiative aims to remove laws that have outlived their utility and declutter statute books.
• If passed, this bill will bring the total number of repealed laws by the Modi government to 1,633 since May 2014.
• A precautionary clause ensures the repeal of an enactment does not affect other laws where it was applied or referred.

Why It Matters: Removing outdated laws simplifies the legal system and benefits citizens.