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India Code: why a consolidated source for all Indian laws should be treated as a moral imperative

India's legal framework is a confusing, scattered maze, undermining citizen trust and imposing high compliance costs. The author critically argues for structural reimagination, citing international models. A five-step plan proposes consolidating all legal obligations into a single, accessible, machine-readable "India Code." This central repository, backed by a legal guarantee that only listed instruments are enforceable, would ensure transparency, ease of access, and restore public trust, essential for justice and prosperity.

LiveMint · Rahul Matthan, Manish Sabharwal · Jun 23, 2026 at 10:30 AM

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