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The Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 (BNS) is a comprehensive criminal code that replaces the Indian Penal Code, 1860, aiming to modernize the legal framework and address contemporary
The Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023 (BNSS) is a comprehensive code of criminal procedure introduced to replace the Code of Criminal Procedure (CrPC), aiming to modernize I
The Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam, 2023 (BSA) is a comprehensive legal framework that revamps the guidelines for the admissibility of evidence in Indian court proceedings, replacing
The Code of Civil Procedure (CPC) is an essential legislation that regulates the procedures and practices for civil courts in India.
The Indian Penal Code (IPC) is the official criminal code of India that defines various crimes and their punishments.
The Code of Criminal Procedure (CrPC) is a comprehensive legislation that provides for the procedure for the administration of substantive criminal law in India.
The Indian Evidence Act, 1872 is a comprehensive law governing the rules of evidence in India.
The Income-tax Act, 1961
ITA, 1961The Income-tax Act, 1961 is the legislation that governs the collection, administration, and enforcement of income tax in India.
The Motor Vehicles Act is an important law governing road safety, vehicle registration and licensing, and traffic rules in India.
The Companies Act, 2013
CA 2013The Companies Act, 2013 is an Indian law that regulates the incorporation, management, and winding up of companies in India.
The Employees Compensation Act provides for the payment of compensation by employers to their employees or their dependents in the case of injury or death caused by an accident ari
The Trade Unions Act, 1926
TUA, 1926The Trade Unions Act is a legislation that regulates the functioning of trade unions in India.
The Indian Forest Act, 1927 - An Act to consolidate the law relating to forests, the transit of forest-produce and the duty leviable on timber and other forest-produce.
The Industrial Employment (Standing Orders) Act, 1946
IESO Act, 1946The Industrial Employment (Standing Orders) Act, 1946 lays down the rules for employers to define the terms and conditions of employment.
The Factories Act, 1948
FA, 1948The Factories Act, 1948 - An act to regulate the working conditions in factories
The Forest (Conservation) Act, 1980 is an Indian law enacted to provide for the conservation of forests and for matters connected therewith or ancillary or incidental thereto.
The Muslim Women (Protection of Rights on Divorce) Act, 1986 is an Indian law that provides protection to Muslim women who have been divorced or separated by their husbands.
The Public Liability Insurance Act, 1991 is a law that provides for the establishment of an insurance pool to provide compensation to victims of industrial accidents.
The Protection of Plant Varieties and Farmers Rights Act, 2001 is an Indian law that grants plant breeders the exclusive right to produce, sell, distribute, and use a new plant var
The National Green Tribunal Act, 2010 is a legislation that aims to provide effective and speedy disposal of cases related to environmental protection and conservation.
The Central Goods and Services Tax Act, 2017
CGST Act, 2017Learn about the GST law in India with The Central Goods and Services Tax Act, 2017.
The Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code, 2016 is an Indian legislation that consolidates the existing framework for insolvency and bankruptcy.
The Right to Information Act, 2005 is an Indian law that mandates transparency and accountability in the functioning of public authorities by giving citizens the right to access in
The Information Technology Act, 2000
ITA, 2000The Information Technology Act, 2000 is an Indian law that deals with electronic commerce, digital signatures, cybercrime, and other aspects of the digital world.
The Consumer Protection Act, 2019 is a legislation that aims to safeguard the rights of consumers and promote their welfare.
The Negotiable Instruments Act is a law that regulates negotiable instruments such as promissory notes, bills of exchange, and cheques in India.
The Hindu Marriage Act, 1955 is a legal act that governs Hindu marriages in India.
Learn about the Dissolution of Muslim Marriages Act, 1939 in India
The Special Marriage Act, 1954 - An Act to provide a special form of marriage in certain cases, for the registration of such and certain other marriages and for divorce.
The Muslim Women (Protection of Rights on Marriage) Act, 2019 is an Indian law that criminalizes instant triple talaq and protects the rights of Muslim women in marriage.
The Births, Deaths and Marriages Registration Act, 1886 is an Indian law that provides for the compulsory registration of births, deaths, and marriages in India.
The Compensatory Afforestation Fund Act, 2016 provides for the establishment of funds under the public accounts of India and the states, for compensatory afforestation and other re
The Administrators-General Act, 1963 is an Indian law that deals with the appointment and functions of Administrators-General for the administration of estates of deceased persons.
The Administrative Tribunals Act establishes tribunals for the adjudication of disputes with respect to recruitment and conditions of service of persons appointed to public service
The Taxation Laws (Extension to Jammu and Kashmir) Act, 1972
TLEJK Act, 1972The Taxation Laws (Extension to Jammu and Kashmir) Act, 1972 is an Act that extends certain central taxation laws to the state of Jammu and Kashmir.
The Land Acquisition (Amendment and Validation) Act, 1967 amended the Land Acquisition Act, 1894 to provide for fair compensation to landowners and better rehabilitation and resett
The Limitation Act, 1963 outlines the time limits for filing lawsuits in India.
The Specific Relief Act, 1963 lays down the legal provisions for obtaining a specific performance of a contract or an injunction restraining a party from committing a breach of con
The Advocates Act, 1961 governs the legal profession in India.
The Hindu Adoptions and Maintenance Act, 1956: A law that regulates adoption and maintenance among Hindus
The Hindu Minority and Guardianship Act, 1956 governs the guardianship and custody of minors of the Hindu religion.
The Hindu Succession Act, 1956 governs the inheritance and succession rights of Hindus.
The Minimum Wages Act, 1948
MWA, 1948The Minimum Wages Act, 1948 regulates the minimum rates of wages for different employments in India.
Learn about the Muslim Personal Law (Shariat) Application Act, 1937, which applies to all Indian Muslims and governs their personal and family matters according to Islamic law.
The Payment of Wages Act regulates the payment of wages to employees in India.
The Code on Wages, 2019 is a comprehensive legislation that aims to regulate and simplify wage and bonus payments in India.
The Industrial Disputes Act, 1947 is an Indian law that governs the resolution of disputes between employers and employees in the industrial sector.