Indian Laws Explained in Simple Language
Understand IPC, CrPC, RTI and other Acts in Hindi, English, Bengali, Marathi, Tamil, Telugu, Gujarati, Kannada, Malayalam and Punjabi. Section-wise explanations with examples and punishments. For students, competitive exams and everyone.
Popular Acts
Indian Penal Code (IPC)
Main criminal law defining offences and punishments in India.
4 sections explainedCode of Criminal Procedure (CrPC)
Procedure for investigation, trial and punishment of criminal offences.
3 sections explainedCode of Civil Procedure (CPC)
Procedure for civil suits and courts.
Motor Vehicles Act, 1988
Law governing registration, licensing and traffic rules for vehicles.
Information Technology Act, 2000
Law for cyber crimes, e-commerce and digital signatures.
Right to Information Act, 2005
Citizens can seek information from government bodies.
Indian Evidence Act, 1872
Rules of evidence in Indian courts for civil and criminal proceedings.
Indian Contract Act, 1872
Law governing contracts, agreements and commercial transactions.
Transfer of Property Act, 1882
Law regulating transfer of property by act of parties.
Negotiable Instruments Act, 1881
Law for cheques, promissory notes and bills of exchange.
Indian Trusts Act, 1882
Law relating to private trusts and trustees.
Registration Act, 1908
Registration of documents relating to property and other transactions.
Limitation Act, 1963
Time limits for filing civil suits and legal proceedings.
Specific Relief Act, 1963
Remedies for enforcement of civil rights and specific performance.
Sale of Goods Act, 1930
Law governing sale and purchase of goods.
Indian Partnership Act, 1932
Law governing partnership firms and partners.
Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996
Law for domestic and international arbitration and conciliation.
Prevention of Corruption Act, 1988
Law to prevent corruption among public servants.
Prevention of Money Laundering Act, 2002
Law to prevent money laundering and confiscate proceeds of crime.
Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act, 1985
Law to control narcotic drugs and psychotropic substances.
Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act, 1967
Law to prevent unlawful activities and terrorist associations.
Official Secrets Act, 1923
Law to protect state secrets and official information.
Arms Act, 1959
Regulation of arms, ammunition and explosives.
Explosives Act, 1884
Regulation of manufacture, possession and use of explosives.
Pensions Act, 1871
Payment and assignment of pensions.
Guardians and Wards Act, 1890
Law for appointment of guardians for minors.
Hindu Marriage Act, 1955
Law governing Hindu marriages, divorce and related matters.
Hindu Succession Act, 1956
Law governing inheritance and succession among Hindus.
Hindu Adoptions and Maintenance Act, 1956
Law for adoption and maintenance among Hindus.
Hindu Minority and Guardianship Act, 1956
Law for minority and guardianship of Hindu minors.
Special Marriage Act, 1954
Civil marriage for inter-religion and inter-caste marriages.
Divorce Act, 1869
Law governing divorce among Christians in India.
Muslim Personal Law (Shariat) Application Act, 1937
Application of Muslim personal law based on Shariat.
Dissolution of Muslim Marriages Act, 1939
Grounds for divorce under Muslim law.
Parsi Marriage and Divorce Act, 1936
Law governing marriage and divorce among Parsis.
Dowry Prohibition Act, 1961
Prohibition of giving or taking dowry.
Protection of Women from Domestic Violence Act, 2005
Protection of women from domestic violence and abuse.
Muslim Women (Protection of Rights on Marriage) Act, 2019
Prohibition of instant triple talaq (Talaq-e-biddat).
Maintenance and Welfare of Parents and Senior Citizens Act, 2007
Maintenance and welfare of parents and senior citizens.
Foreign Marriage Act, 1969
Registration of marriages of Indian citizens solemnized abroad.
Indian Succession Act, 1925
Law of testamentary and intestate succession.
Companies Act, 2013
Regulation of companies, incorporation, management and winding up.
Banking Regulation Act, 1949
Regulation of banking companies and financial institutions.
Reserve Bank of India Act, 1934
Establishment and functions of Reserve Bank of India.
Income-tax Act, 1961
Law for levy and collection of income tax.
Customs Act, 1962
Law for levy and collection of customs duties.
Central Goods and Services Tax Act, 2017
Levy and collection of GST on intra-state supply of goods and services.
Foreign Exchange Management Act, 1999
Regulation of foreign exchange and external trade.
Competition Act, 2002
Prevention of anti-competitive practices and promotion of competition.
Securities and Exchange Board of India Act, 1992
Establishment of SEBI for regulation of securities market.
Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code, 2016
Consolidated law for insolvency resolution and bankruptcy.
Consumer Protection Act, 2019
Protection of consumer rights and redressal of grievances.
Copyright Act, 1957
Protection of literary, dramatic, musical and artistic works.
Trade Marks Act, 1999
Registration and protection of trade marks.
Patents Act, 1970
Grant and protection of patents for inventions.
Real Estate (Regulation and Development) Act, 2016
Regulation of real estate sector and protection of home buyers.
Limited Liability Partnership Act, 2008
Formation and regulation of Limited Liability Partnerships.
Benami Transactions (Prohibition) Act, 1988
Prohibition of benami transactions and properties.
Chit Funds Act, 1982
Regulation of chit funds and chit fund businesses.
Industrial Disputes Act, 1947
Settlement of industrial disputes and labour relations.
Employees Provident Funds and Miscellaneous Provisions Act, 1952
Provident fund, pension and related benefits for employees.
Payment of Gratuity Act, 1972
Payment of gratuity to employees on retirement or termination.
Industrial Relations Code, 2020
Consolidated code for industrial relations and labour disputes.
Code on Social Security, 2020
Social security benefits for workers including ESI, PF, gratuity.
Code on Wages, 2019
Minimum wages, payment of wages and bonus.
Apprentices Act, 1961
Regulation of apprenticeship training in industries.
Child Labour (Prohibition and Regulation) Act, 1986
Prohibition of employment of children in hazardous occupations.
Prohibition of Child Marriage Act, 2006
Prohibition of child marriage and protection of minors.
Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace (Prevention, Prohibition and Redressal) Act, 2013
Prevention and redressal of sexual harassment at workplace.
Factories Act, 1948
Health, safety and welfare of workers in factories.
Occupational Safety, Health and Working Conditions Code, 2020
Occupational safety, health and working conditions of workers.
Advocates Act, 1961
Regulation of legal profession and bar councils.
Legal Services Authorities Act, 1987
Free legal aid to economically weaker sections.
Contempt of Courts Act, 1971
Punishment for contempt of court.
Notaries Act, 1952
Appointment and functions of notaries.
Family Courts Act, 1984
Establishment of family courts for family disputes.
Administrative Tribunals Act, 1985
Tribunals for service matters of government employees.
Commissions of Inquiry Act, 1952
Appointment of commissions to inquire into matters of public importance.
Representation of the People Act, 1951
Conduct of elections to Parliament and State Legislatures.
Prevention of Insults to National Honour Act, 1971
Prevention of insults to Indian National Flag and National Anthem.
National Security Act, 1980
Preventive detention for national security and public order.
Passports Act, 1967
Issue and regulation of passports and travel documents.
Citizenship Act, 1955
Acquisition and termination of Indian citizenship.
Emigration Act, 1983
Regulation of emigration of Indian workers for employment abroad.
Extradition Act, 1962
Extradition of fugitive criminals to and from India.
Environment (Protection) Act, 1986
Protection and improvement of environment.
Wild Life (Protection) Act, 1972
Protection of wild animals, birds and plants.
Water (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act, 1974
Prevention and control of water pollution.
Air (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act, 1981
Prevention and control of air pollution.
National Green Tribunal Act, 2010
Tribunal for effective disposal of environment-related cases.
Drugs and Cosmetics Act, 1940
Regulation of manufacture, sale and distribution of drugs and cosmetics.
Medical Termination of Pregnancy Act, 1971
Legal framework for abortion and medical termination of pregnancy.
Mental Healthcare Act, 2017
Rights of persons with mental illness and mental healthcare.
Protection of Children from Sexual Offences Act (POCSO), 2012
Protection of children from sexual assault, harassment and pornography.
Juvenile Justice (Care and Protection of Children) Act, 2015
Care, protection and rehabilitation of children in conflict with law.
Right of Children to Free and Compulsory Education Act, 2009
Free and compulsory education for children aged 6-14 years.
Right to Fair Compensation and Transparency in Land Acquisition, Rehabilitation and Resettlement Act, 2013
Fair compensation and rehabilitation for land acquisition.
Disaster Management Act, 2005
Disaster prevention, mitigation and management.
Electricity Act, 2003
Generation, transmission, distribution and trading of electricity.
Railways Act, 1989
Construction and operation of railways in India.
Essential Commodities Act, 1955
Control of production, supply and distribution of essential commodities.
Food Safety and Standards Act, 2006
Food safety, standards and regulation of food business.
Indian Forest Act, 1927
Conservation and management of forests.
Mines and Minerals (Development and Regulation) Act, 1957
Regulation of mines and development of minerals.
Indian Stamp Act, 1899
Levy of stamp duty on instruments and documents.
Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023
Protection of personal data in the digital ecosystem.
Lokpal and Lokayuktas Act, 2013
Establishment of Lokpal for inquiry into corruption charges against public servants.
Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023
New criminal code replacing Indian Penal Code (IPC).
Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023
New code of criminal procedure replacing CrPC.
Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam, 2023
New evidence law replacing Indian Evidence Act, 1872.
Aadhaar (Targeted Delivery of Financial and Other Subsidies, Benefits and Services) Act, 2016
Unique identification for delivery of subsidies and benefits.
Protection of Human Rights Act, 1994
Establishment of National Human Rights Commission.
Scheduled Caste and Scheduled Tribe (Prevention of Atrocities) Act, 1989
Prevention of atrocities against SC and ST communities.
Rights of Persons with Disabilities Act, 2016
Rights and entitlements of persons with disabilities.
Transgender Persons (Protection of Rights) Act, 2019
Protection of rights of transgender persons.
Fugitive Economic Offenders Act, 2018
Attachment of property of fugitive economic offenders.
Mediation Act, 2023
Promotion and facilitation of mediation for dispute resolution.
Telecommunications Act, 2023
Regulation of telecommunications sector in India.
Post Office Act, 2023
Regulation of India Post and postal services.
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