🤯 Yes, while we celebrated Independence 79 years ago, our courts are still using laws like the Contract Act (1872), Transfer of Property Act (1882), and even a land grant law from 1895; yes, 1895! 📜 In April 2026, the Supreme Court settled a land dispute in Delhi rooted in a 1945 lease. Guess what law they used? The Government Grants Act, 1895. The Union of India, stepping into the shoes of the British Crown, was defending its rights under a colonial-era contract; in 2026. Here’s the twist: not all old laws are bad. Some, like the Contract Act, are still relevant because they were smartly adapted over decades. Others? They survive because replacing them is messy; and sometimes pointless. Decolonising laws isn’t just about deleting dates. It’s about asking: Does this law still serve India’s Constitution today? Does it protect citizens, or just old power structures? So next time you hear “colonial law,” don’t just think outdated. Think: Does it still make sense? And if not; why are we still using it? 💭