Archive · 18 Dec 2025
Parliament Passes Repealing Bill 2025
The Parliament of India has passed a new bill called the Repealing and Amending Bill, 2025.
This bill will remove 71 old laws and make changes to four other laws.
The goal is to make life easier for people by getting rid of laws that are no longer useful or fair.
Some of these laws are very old, even from the 1800s.
The government says this will help undo some of the effects of colonial rule.
However, some people in the opposition think the bill is just about paperwork and doesn't really help people much.
The bill was passed with the support of many different political parties.
Parliament passed the Repealing and Amending Bill, 2025 to repeal or amend 71 obsolete laws.
The bill aims to enhance ease of living and doing business by removing redundant and discriminatory laws.
Union Law Minister Arjun Ram Meghwal stated the reforms are a step towards liberation from a colonial mindset.
The bill repeals laws like the Indian Tramways Act, 1886, and amends laws like the Indian Succession Act, 1925.
Opposition MPs disputed the government's claims, alleging the bill is largely paperwork without significant impact.
- Who
- Parliament (Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha)
- What
- Passed the Repealing and Amending Bill, 2025
- When
- During the winter session of Parliament
- Where
- New Delhi
- Why
- To repeal or amend 71 obsolete and outdated laws, enhancing ease of living for citizens and correcting discriminatory provisions
Government
Opposition
Impact of the Bill
Government
The bill will enhance ease of living and doing business by removing outdated and discriminatory laws.
Opposition
The bill is largely paperwork and technical formalities without adequately assessing its impact on people.
- Bill Name
- The Repealing and Amending Bill, 2025
- Number of Laws to be Repealed
- 71
- Session of Parliament
- Winter session
- Union Law Minister
- Arjun Ram Meghwal
- Purpose of Repealing
- Reversing effects of colonisation
- Laws to be Repealed
- Indian Tramways Act, 1886, Levy Sugar Price Equalisation Fund Act, 1976, Bharat Petroleum Corporation Limited (Determination of Conditions of Service of Employees) Act, 1988
- Laws to be Amended
- General Clauses Act, 1897, Code of Civil Procedure, 1908, Indian Succession Act, 1925, Disaster Management Act, 2005
Sources
Lok Sabha okays bill: List of 71 laws proposed to be repealed
Parliament clears bill to repeal or amend 71 obsolete laws to improve ease of living
Parliament Passes Bill To Repeal, Amend 71 Laws
Government likely to introduce Securities Markets Code Bill to overhaul capital market laws
