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Acts & Laws

Browse Indian Acts and laws. Use search or categories to find specific acts.

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Aadhaar (Targeted Delivery of Financial and Other Subsidies, Benefits and Services) Act, 2016

Unique identification for delivery of subsidies and benefits.

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Administrative Tribunals Act, 1985

Tribunals for service matters of government employees.

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Advocates Act, 1961

Regulation of legal profession and bar councils.

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Air (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act, 1981

Prevention and control of air pollution.

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Apprentices Act, 1961

Regulation of apprenticeship training in industries.

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Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996

Law for domestic and international arbitration and conciliation.

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Arms Act, 1959

Regulation of arms, ammunition and explosives.

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Banking Regulation Act, 1949

Regulation of banking companies and financial institutions.

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Benami Transactions (Prohibition) Act, 1988

Prohibition of benami transactions and properties.

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Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023

New code of criminal procedure replacing CrPC.

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Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023

New criminal code replacing Indian Penal Code (IPC).

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Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam, 2023

New evidence law replacing Indian Evidence Act, 1872.

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Central Goods and Services Tax Act, 2017

Levy and collection of GST on intra-state supply of goods and services.

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Child Labour (Prohibition and Regulation) Act, 1986

Prohibition of employment of children in hazardous occupations.

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Chit Funds Act, 1982

Regulation of chit funds and chit fund businesses.

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Citizenship Act, 1955

Acquisition and termination of Indian citizenship.

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Code of Civil Procedure (CPC)

Procedure for civil suits and courts.

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Code of Criminal Procedure (CrPC)

Procedure for investigation, trial and punishment of criminal offences.

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Code on Social Security, 2020

Social security benefits for workers including ESI, PF, gratuity.

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Code on Wages, 2019

Minimum wages, payment of wages and bonus.

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Commissions of Inquiry Act, 1952

Appointment of commissions to inquire into matters of public importance.

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Companies Act, 2013

Regulation of companies, incorporation, management and winding up.

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Competition Act, 2002

Prevention of anti-competitive practices and promotion of competition.

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Consumer Protection Act, 2019

Protection of consumer rights and redressal of grievances.

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Contempt of Courts Act, 1971

Punishment for contempt of court.

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Copyright Act, 1957

Protection of literary, dramatic, musical and artistic works.

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Customs Act, 1962

Law for levy and collection of customs duties.

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Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023

Protection of personal data in the digital ecosystem.

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Disaster Management Act, 2005

Disaster prevention, mitigation and management.

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Dissolution of Muslim Marriages Act, 1939

Grounds for divorce under Muslim law.

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Divorce Act, 1869

Law governing divorce among Christians in India.

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Dowry Prohibition Act, 1961

Prohibition of giving or taking dowry.

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Drugs and Cosmetics Act, 1940

Regulation of manufacture, sale and distribution of drugs and cosmetics.

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Electricity Act, 2003

Generation, transmission, distribution and trading of electricity.

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Emigration Act, 1983

Regulation of emigration of Indian workers for employment abroad.

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Employees Provident Funds and Miscellaneous Provisions Act, 1952

Provident fund, pension and related benefits for employees.

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Environment (Protection) Act, 1986

Protection and improvement of environment.

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Essential Commodities Act, 1955

Control of production, supply and distribution of essential commodities.

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Explosives Act, 1884

Regulation of manufacture, possession and use of explosives.

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Extradition Act, 1962

Extradition of fugitive criminals to and from India.

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Factories Act, 1948

Health, safety and welfare of workers in factories.

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Family Courts Act, 1984

Establishment of family courts for family disputes.

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Food Safety and Standards Act, 2006

Food safety, standards and regulation of food business.

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Foreign Exchange Management Act, 1999

Regulation of foreign exchange and external trade.

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Foreign Marriage Act, 1969

Registration of marriages of Indian citizens solemnized abroad.

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Fugitive Economic Offenders Act, 2018

Attachment of property of fugitive economic offenders.

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Guardians and Wards Act, 1890

Law for appointment of guardians for minors.

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Hindu Adoptions and Maintenance Act, 1956

Law for adoption and maintenance among Hindus.

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Hindu Marriage Act, 1955

Law governing Hindu marriages, divorce and related matters.

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Hindu Minority and Guardianship Act, 1956

Law for minority and guardianship of Hindu minors.

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Hindu Succession Act, 1956

Law governing inheritance and succession among Hindus.

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Income-tax Act, 1961

Law for levy and collection of income tax.

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Indian Contract Act, 1872

Law governing contracts, agreements and commercial transactions.

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Indian Evidence Act, 1872

Rules of evidence in Indian courts for civil and criminal proceedings.

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Indian Forest Act, 1927

Conservation and management of forests.

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Indian Partnership Act, 1932

Law governing partnership firms and partners.

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Indian Penal Code (IPC)

Main criminal law defining offences and punishments in India.

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Indian Stamp Act, 1899

Levy of stamp duty on instruments and documents.

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Indian Succession Act, 1925

Law of testamentary and intestate succession.

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Indian Trusts Act, 1882

Law relating to private trusts and trustees.

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Industrial Disputes Act, 1947

Settlement of industrial disputes and labour relations.

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Industrial Relations Code, 2020

Consolidated code for industrial relations and labour disputes.

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Information Technology Act, 2000

Law for cyber crimes, e-commerce and digital signatures.

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Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code, 2016

Consolidated law for insolvency resolution and bankruptcy.

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Juvenile Justice (Care and Protection of Children) Act, 2015

Care, protection and rehabilitation of children in conflict with law.

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Legal Services Authorities Act, 1987

Free legal aid to economically weaker sections.

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Limitation Act, 1963

Time limits for filing civil suits and legal proceedings.

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Limited Liability Partnership Act, 2008

Formation and regulation of Limited Liability Partnerships.

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Lokpal and Lokayuktas Act, 2013

Establishment of Lokpal for inquiry into corruption charges against public servants.

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Maintenance and Welfare of Parents and Senior Citizens Act, 2007

Maintenance and welfare of parents and senior citizens.

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Mediation Act, 2023

Promotion and facilitation of mediation for dispute resolution.

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Medical Termination of Pregnancy Act, 1971

Legal framework for abortion and medical termination of pregnancy.

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Mental Healthcare Act, 2017

Rights of persons with mental illness and mental healthcare.

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Mines and Minerals (Development and Regulation) Act, 1957

Regulation of mines and development of minerals.

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Motor Vehicles Act, 1988

Law governing registration, licensing and traffic rules for vehicles.

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Muslim Personal Law (Shariat) Application Act, 1937

Application of Muslim personal law based on Shariat.

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Muslim Women (Protection of Rights on Marriage) Act, 2019

Prohibition of instant triple talaq (Talaq-e-biddat).

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Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act, 1985

Law to control narcotic drugs and psychotropic substances.

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National Green Tribunal Act, 2010

Tribunal for effective disposal of environment-related cases.

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National Security Act, 1980

Preventive detention for national security and public order.

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Negotiable Instruments Act, 1881

Law for cheques, promissory notes and bills of exchange.

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Notaries Act, 1952

Appointment and functions of notaries.

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Occupational Safety, Health and Working Conditions Code, 2020

Occupational safety, health and working conditions of workers.

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Official Secrets Act, 1923

Law to protect state secrets and official information.

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Parsi Marriage and Divorce Act, 1936

Law governing marriage and divorce among Parsis.

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Passports Act, 1967

Issue and regulation of passports and travel documents.

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Patents Act, 1970

Grant and protection of patents for inventions.

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Payment of Gratuity Act, 1972

Payment of gratuity to employees on retirement or termination.

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Pensions Act, 1871

Payment and assignment of pensions.

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Post Office Act, 2023

Regulation of India Post and postal services.

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Prevention of Corruption Act, 1988

Law to prevent corruption among public servants.

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Prevention of Insults to National Honour Act, 1971

Prevention of insults to Indian National Flag and National Anthem.

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Prevention of Money Laundering Act, 2002

Law to prevent money laundering and confiscate proceeds of crime.

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Prohibition of Child Marriage Act, 2006

Prohibition of child marriage and protection of minors.

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Protection of Children from Sexual Offences Act (POCSO), 2012

Protection of children from sexual assault, harassment and pornography.

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Protection of Human Rights Act, 1994

Establishment of National Human Rights Commission.

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Protection of Women from Domestic Violence Act, 2005

Protection of women from domestic violence and abuse.

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Railways Act, 1989

Construction and operation of railways in India.

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Real Estate (Regulation and Development) Act, 2016

Regulation of real estate sector and protection of home buyers.

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Registration Act, 1908

Registration of documents relating to property and other transactions.

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Representation of the People Act, 1951

Conduct of elections to Parliament and State Legislatures.

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Reserve Bank of India Act, 1934

Establishment and functions of Reserve Bank of India.

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Right of Children to Free and Compulsory Education Act, 2009

Free and compulsory education for children aged 6-14 years.

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Right to Fair Compensation and Transparency in Land Acquisition, Rehabilitation and Resettlement Act, 2013

Fair compensation and rehabilitation for land acquisition.

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Right to Information Act, 2005

Citizens can seek information from government bodies.

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Rights of Persons with Disabilities Act, 2016

Rights and entitlements of persons with disabilities.

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Sale of Goods Act, 1930

Law governing sale and purchase of goods.

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Scheduled Caste and Scheduled Tribe (Prevention of Atrocities) Act, 1989

Prevention of atrocities against SC and ST communities.

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Securities and Exchange Board of India Act, 1992

Establishment of SEBI for regulation of securities market.

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Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace (Prevention, Prohibition and Redressal) Act, 2013

Prevention and redressal of sexual harassment at workplace.

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Special Marriage Act, 1954

Civil marriage for inter-religion and inter-caste marriages.

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Specific Relief Act, 1963

Remedies for enforcement of civil rights and specific performance.

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Telecommunications Act, 2023

Regulation of telecommunications sector in India.

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Trade Marks Act, 1999

Registration and protection of trade marks.

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Transfer of Property Act, 1882

Law regulating transfer of property by act of parties.

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Transgender Persons (Protection of Rights) Act, 2019

Protection of rights of transgender persons.

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Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act, 1967

Law to prevent unlawful activities and terrorist associations.

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Water (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act, 1974

Prevention and control of water pollution.

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Wild Life (Protection) Act, 1972

Protection of wild animals, birds and plants.

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