(a) whether the obsolete and outdated laws are causes for the delay in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?
(a) whether the obsolete and outdated laws are causes for the delay in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?
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(a) and (b) Obsolete laws and outdated laws are not the only causes for delay in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-