Bill repeals over 60 laws, amends four to remove discriminatory probate rules

This Bill repeals a list of older laws that are obsolete or no longer in force and amends four existing laws to correct errors or update terminology. It aims to clean up the legal framework by removing unnecessary enactments and fixing specific provisions in current acts.

The general public, businesses, and legal entities affected by the specific laws listed in the schedules, including those involved in civil litigation (Code of Civil Procedure), inheritance (Indian Succession Act), disaster management, and postal services.

• Repeal of 60+ enactments listed in the First Schedule, including the Indian Tramways Act, 1886, and various amendment acts from 1976 to 2023.
• Amendment to the General Clauses Act, 1897: Replaces 'registered post' with 'speed post with registration'.
• Amendment to the Code of Civil Procedure, 1908: Replaces 'registered post, acknowledgement due' with 'speed post with registration and proof of delivery' in multiple sections.
• Amendment to the Indian Succession Act, 1925: Omits Section 213 and makes consequential changes to Sections 3 and 370.
• Amendment to the Disaster Management Act, 2005: Substitutes the word 'prevention' with 'preparation' in Section 30(2)(vi).
• Savings clause ensuring that the repeal of laws does not affect rights, obligations, or proceedings already existing or completed.

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