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B2 – Upper Intermediate<\/strong><\/em><\/div>\n\n\n\n
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The Indian government decides to dismiss laws that date back to the 19th century, when India was under British rule. The law minister is doing a clean up of India’s legal system and described some of the laws as bizarre and outdated<\/span>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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http:\/\/www.breakingnewsenglish.com\/1410\/141010-laws.html<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Discussion Questions:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

1. Give your opinion about India’s move in removing obsolete laws.
2. Are there laws in your country that you think are laughable or you find useless?
3. What are some of the current laws you have regarding Internet use, domestic violence and other social concerns?<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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