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Plain-English Act guides (18)

Editorial introductions to selected Acts. These are distinct from the statutory reference index above.

Fundamental Law · 1950

Constitution of India

The Constitution of India is the world's longest written constitution and the supreme legal document of the country. It defines fundamental rights, the framework of government, duties of citizens, and the distribution of powers between the Union and States.

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Criminal Law · 2023

Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita

The Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS), 2023 is the primary criminal law of India, replacing the colonial-era Indian Penal Code, 1860. It defines offences against the human body, property, State, women and children, along with prescribed punishments.

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Criminal Procedure · 2023

Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita

The Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS), 2023 governs the procedure for investigation, arrest, trial and sentencing in criminal cases. It replaces the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 and introduces time-bound processes, mandatory forensic investigation for serious offences, and expanded use of technology.

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Evidence Law · 2023

Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam

The Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam (BSA), 2023 governs what evidence is admissible in Indian courts. It modernises the 1872 Act by expanding recognition of electronic and digital records, streamlining categories of evidence, and clarifying burden of proof.

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Consumer Law · 2019

Consumer Protection Act, 2019

The Consumer Protection Act, 2019 replaces the 1986 Act and gives consumers stronger rights against defective goods, deficient services, misleading advertisements, e-commerce fraud, and unfair contracts. Complaints can be filed offline or online through the current e-Jagriti Consumer Commission portal.

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Transparency Law · 2005

Right to Information Act

The Right to Information Act makes government transparent and accountable. Any citizen of India can request information held by a public authority — Union, State, PSU, or NGO substantially funded by government. The information must be provided within 30 days, or 48 hours where life or liberty is at stake.

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Tax Law · 2017

Central Goods and Services Tax Act, 2017

The Goods and Services Tax (GST) is India's comprehensive indirect tax on the supply of goods and services. It subsumes VAT, service tax, excise, and most other indirect taxes. GST is levied as CGST + SGST for intra-State supply and IGST for inter-State supply.

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Corporate Law · 2013

Companies Act, 2013

The Companies Act, 2013 replaces the 1956 Act and regulates the entire life cycle of a company — from incorporation to dissolution. It defines corporate governance standards, directors' duties, shareholder rights, disclosure obligations, audit, and Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR).

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Transport & Traffic · 1988

Motor Vehicles Act

The Motor Vehicles Act, 1988 (with substantial amendments in 2019) regulates driving licences, vehicle registration, insurance, traffic rules, penalties and accident compensation. It also establishes Motor Accident Claims Tribunals (MACT) for compensation to accident victims.

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Cyber Law · 2000

Information Technology Act, 2000

The Information Technology Act, 2000 gives legal recognition to electronic records and digital signatures, defines cyber offences, and regulates intermediaries such as social media platforms, cloud providers and ISPs. It is complemented by the IT Rules 2021 and the Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023.

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Family Law · 1955

Hindu Marriage Act

The Hindu Marriage Act governs marriage, restitution of conjugal rights, judicial separation, divorce, maintenance, and custody among Hindus. It applies to Hindus, Buddhists, Jains and Sikhs across India. Petitions under the Act are presented before the District Court having jurisdiction under Section 19; where a Family Court has been established, matrimonial jurisdiction may be exercised by the Family Court, subject to applicable law.

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Family Law · 2005

Protection of Women from Domestic Violence Act

The Protection of Women from Domestic Violence Act (PWDVA) is a civil law that gives every woman in a domestic relationship — wife, live-in partner, mother, sister, daughter — the right to be free from all forms of abuse. Reliefs are granted by the Magistrate.

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Criminal Law · 2012

POCSO Act

The Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act, 2012 is a gender-neutral, child-first law that criminalises sexual assault, sexual harassment and pornography involving anyone below the age of 18. Trials happen in Special Courts within one year.

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Workplace Law · 2013

POSH Act

The Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace Act, 2013 (POSH Act), based on the Vishaka Guidelines, obliges every employer to prevent, prohibit and redress sexual harassment. Every workplace with 10 or more employees must constitute an Internal Committee (IC).

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Tax Law · 2025

Income-tax Act, 2025 and the 1961 Act transition

The Income-tax Act, 2025 came into force on 1 April 2026. Transitional savings preserve the 1961 Act for relevant earlier-year matters and proceedings. Check the applicable law before using a section number.

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Commercial Law · 1881

Negotiable Instruments Act

The Negotiable Instruments Act governs cheques, promissory notes and bills of exchange. Section 138 makes it a criminal offence to dishonour a cheque for insufficient funds or exceeding arrangement, subject to strict procedural conditions.

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Property Law · 1882

Transfer of Property Act

The Transfer of Property Act governs how immovable property is transferred through sale, mortgage, lease, gift or exchange between living persons. It sits alongside the Registration Act, 1908 and state Stamp Acts.

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Dispute Resolution · 1996

Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996

The Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 (with 2015, 2019 and 2021 amendments) governs both domestic and international commercial arbitration in India, and the enforcement of foreign arbitral awards under the New York Convention.

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