The Bills of Lading Bill, 2025, which was passed by the Lok Sabha in March this year, was passed in the Rajya Sabha by a voice vote in the absence of the Opposition, who staged a walkout in the ...

The Bills of Lading Bill, 2024, introduced in the Lok Sabha on August 9, seeks to replace the Indian Bills of Lading Act, 1856, and provides a legal framework for the issuance of bills of lading.

Sonowal said, “‘The Bills of Lading, 2025’ bill reflects our constitutional values and marks a vital step in replacing outdated colonial laws with a modern, accessible framework.