The Gujarat Repealing Act, 2006

The Gujarat Repealing Act, 2006

The Gujarat Repealing Act, 2006 is a legislative cleanup measure enacted by the state of Gujarat to formally revoke several outdated and redundant laws. Specifically, it repeals historical statutes including an 1865 amendment regarding wagers, a 1912 licensing law for racecourses, and a 1957 law abolishing corporal punishment. By removing obsolete Acts from the active statute books, this legislation streamlines Gujarat's legal framework, ensuring that modern governance is not burdened by archaic legal provisions. It applies across the state of Gujarat, benefiting citizens, legal practitioners, and administrators by maintaining a clearer, more efficient, and updated legal code.

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