Parliament Clears Bill to Repeal 71 Obsolete Laws, Boosts Ease of Living

• Parliament passed the Repealing and Amending Bill, 2025, to repeal or amend 71 obsolete laws.
• Union Law Minister Arjun Ram Meghwal stated the bill aims to enhance ease of living, remove outdated laws, correct errors, and eliminate discriminatory aspects.
• The bill addresses discriminatory provisions, such as the Indian Succession Act, 1925, regarding probate requirements for non-Muslims.
• It repeals acts like the Indian Tramways Act, 1886, and amends others like the Code of Civil Procedure, 1908, and the Disaster Management Act, 2005.
• Since 2014, 1,577 archaic laws have been repealed or amended, reflecting a government focus on modernizing legislation.

Why It Matters: India modernizes legal framework by repealing 71 obsolete laws, enhancing citizen ease of living.