What is the significance of the Government of India Act, 1935, in this context?
In this context, the Government of India Act, 1935, is mentioned because it along with all enactments amending or supplementing the latter act, are being repealed. The repeal is taking place under Article 395, which states that the Indian Independence Act, 1947, and the Government of India Act, 1935 (among other specified acts), are being repealed in favor of the new Constitution of India.