Government Schemes and Policy · 25 February 2026

Bihar Civil Nyayalay (Court) Bill, 2026 replaces colonial-era civil court law

Exam-focused facts from the 25 February 2026 current affairs briefing.

Key facts

  • The Bihar Civil Nyayalay (Court) Bill, 2026 was passed unanimously by the Bihar assembly.
  • The Bill replaces the Bengal, Agra and Assam Civil Courts Act, 1887.
  • The new law seeks to modernise the civil courts framework in Bihar.