The Sarais Act of 1867: An Overview of India’s Historical Legislation on Hospitality

  • Post author By Ritika
  • Post date August 17, 2023

Although British India had enacted numerous laws, India opted to adopt its own constitution on independence. However, more than 300 archaic, colonial-era enactments, including the Code of Criminal Procedures 1898, Indian Penal Code 1860, Code of Civil Procedure 1908, and Indian Contract Act 1872, are still in force. Out of these, the lesser known but significant is the Sarais Act of 1867. Under this Act, individuals are still entitled to use washroom facilities at any hotel and can request complimentary water, even at a five-star hotel. The Sarais Act o...

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Usury Laws Repeal Act, 1855: Pioneering Financial Reforms and Empowering Economic Growth

  • Post author By Ritika
  • Post date August 17, 2023
Usury Laws Repeal Act

The Usury Laws Repeal Act of 1855 was a breakthrough in British India's financial history, which marked a departure from stringent usury laws governing interest rates on loans and contracts. The Act sought to balance fostering an environment suited to economic growth and protecting borrowers from exploitative practices. By abolishing outdated usury laws, the Act introduced an adaptable and pragmatic approach to lending practices, resulting in economic growth and development in India. Rate of Interest to be Decreed by Courts Before the enforcement of th...

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The Indian Institute Of Petroleum And Energy Bill, 2017

  • Post author By Ritika
  • Post date August 16, 2023

The Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas introduced the Indian Institute of Petroleum and Energy (IIPE) Act 2017. The milestone legislative bill aspires to set up the Indian Institute of Petroleum and Energy in Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh. Mr Dharmendra Pradhan, the Minister of State for Petroleum and Natural Gas, introduced this bill in the Lok Sabha on 18th July 2017. The Institute was founded to encourage cutting-edge research and high-quality education in the hydrocarbons, petroleum, and energy fields. The IIPE Act declares the institution to be ...

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