Bills of Lading 2025
Parliament Passes ‘Bills of Lading, 2025’ Bill
The Rajya Sabha has passed the ‘Bills of Lading, 2025’ bill, which replaces the 169-year-old colonial-era Indian Lading Act, 1856. Union Minister Sarbananda Sonowal emphasized that this reform modernizes maritime shipping documentation, aligns with international norms, and enhances India's global trade position. The bill aims to simplify legal