Recent Laws Passed by Gujarat Government (2021–2022)

The Gujarat Legislative Assembly enacted several notable amendments in 2021–2022:

2021

• Right to Information (Amendment) Act: Strengthened whistleblower/complainant protections under RTI Act 2005
• Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (Amendment) Act: Increased penalties—max 5 years imprisonment, ₹10,000 fine for animal cruelty

2022

• Freedom of Religion (Amendment) Act: Stricter anti-conversion provisions (force, allurement, fraud); burden of proof on accused
• Police (Amendment) Act: Legal protection for officers assaulted on duty; enhanced penalties for attackers
• Factories (Tenants' Right of Pre-emption) Amendment Act: Strengthened tenant pre-emption rights if factory owner sells

Context

Gujarat's legislative agenda reflects priorities: governance transparency (RTI), animal welfare (cultural/religious resonance), religious conversion regulation (political salience), police welfare, and industrial tenant protections. Bills require Governor's assent; some face judicial review.

For authoritative texts: Gujarat Legislature website, Gujarat Government portal, or Gujarat Government Gazette. Laws subject to amendment/repeal; verify current status before reliance.