Question : OBSOLETE LAWS



(a) whether the obsolete and outdated laws are causes for the delay in the delivery of justice to the affected parties; and

(b) if so, the remedial measures taken by the Government in this regard and the success achieved as a result thereof?

Answer given by the minister


MINISTER OF LAW AND JUSTICE (DRJ ASHWAN1 KUMAR)

(a) and (b) Obsolete laws and outdated laws are not the only causes for delay in the delivery of justice to the affected parties. However, various Law Commission Reports have maintained that such laws cloud vision besides leading to waste of energy, time and resources ( Law Commission Reports Nos. 96, 148th and 159th). Old and obsolete Acts specified by the Commission or otherwise identified are taken up by the concerned Ministries for appropriate action. Repealing and Amending Acts are being periodically enacted-