Acts & Laws
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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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