Repeals

Article 395 — Repeals

Government of India Act, 1935, together with all enactments amending or supplementing the latter Act, but not including the Abolition of Privy Council Jurisdiction Act, 1949, are hereby repealed.

Plain English Summary

This article states that the Government of India Act, 1935, along with all laws that changed or added to it (except for the Abolition of Privy Council Jurisdiction Act, 1949), are now legally cancelled or repealed. Essentially, it signifies a major legal shift regarding the foundational laws of the country.

Key Points

The Government of India Act, 1935, is officially repealed.
All subsequent laws that amended or supplemented this 1935 Act are also repealed.
The Abolition of Privy Council Jurisdiction Act, 1949, is specifically excluded from this repeal.

Why It Matters

This article establishes the current legal framework by removing older foundational legislation, which affects how laws and governance structures operate today.

Landmark Judgements

No major landmark judgements.