🇮🇳 Supreme Law of India & Central Bare Acts Portal
The Constitution of India
The supreme law of India, establishing the constitutional framework, fundamental rights, and powers of democratic governance — alongside complete, up-to-date Central Bare Acts.
📜 Foundational Document
Constitution of India
Adopted on 26 November 1949 and enforced on 26 January 1950, the Constitution is the bedrock of India’s democracy — defining the structure of government, fundamental rights, and directive principles.
Criminal Law Reform
New Criminal Laws of India (2024 Reform)
2023 Act
Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS)
Consolidates criminal offences, replacing the Indian Penal Code (IPC). 358 sections across 20 chapters governing offences, punishments, and exceptions.
2023 Act
Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS)
Replaces the Code of Criminal Procedure (CrPC), modernizing arrest, investigation, bail, forensic evidence, and electronic trial procedures across 39 chapters.
2023 Act
Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam (BSA)
Replaces the Indian Evidence Act 1872, providing contemporary rules for digital/electronic evidence admissibility and witness examination across 12 chapters.
🆕 Effective April 1, 2025
The Unified Pension Scheme (UPS) 2025
Under the National Pension System (NPS), the UPS provides an assured pension framework for Central Government employees — covering eligibility, contribution models, benefits, and family pensions.
Newly Added Central Acts
Commercial, Civil & Public Safety Acts
1988 Act
The Motor Vehicles Act, 1988
Comprehensive statute governing road safety, driver licensing, motor vehicle registration, traffic regulations, mandatory third-party insurance, and penalties.
2000 Act
The Information Technology Act, 2000
Primary Indian law dealing with cybercrime, electronic commerce, digital signatures, electronic governance, data protection, and intermediary liability.
1872 Act
The Indian Contract Act, 1872
Foundational commercial law defining the formation, execution, and enforceability of contracts, covering offer, consideration, breach, indemnity, bailment, and agency.
1882 Act
The Transfer of Property Act, 1882
Governs the voluntary transfer of immovable and movable property inter vivos, regulating sales, mortgages, charges, leases, exchanges, and actionable claims.
1985 Act
The NDPS Act, 1985
Consolidates laws relating to narcotic drugs and psychotropic substances, establishing stringent enforcement mechanisms, property forfeiture, and special courts.
1956 Act
The Hindu Succession Act, 1956
Codifies law relating to intestate and testamentary succession among Hindus, providing coparcenary property rights to daughters and absolute ownership to females.
2005 Act
Domestic Violence Act, 2005
Provides civil remedies and immediate protection to women against physical, emotional, and economic abuse within shared households through protection orders.
1961 Act
The Dowry Prohibition Act, 1961
Prohibits the giving, taking, or demanding of dowry in connection with marriage, declaring dowry agreements void and establishing penalty provisions.
1954 Act
The Special Marriage Act, 1954
Enables civil marriage for individuals irrespective of religion or faith, laying down statutory procedures for solemnization, registration, and divorce.
1959 Act
The Arms Act, 1959
Regulates the acquisition, possession, manufacture, and sale of firearms and ammunition in India, establishing strict licensing controls and punitive measures.
Other Major Laws
Established Acts & Statutory Codes
1860 Act
Indian Penal Code (IPC)
The original criminal code of India, enacted in 1860. Succeeded by BNS 2023, it remains a critical legal reference for ongoing proceedings and historical jurisprudence.
1955 Act
Hindu Marriage Act
Governs solemnization, registration, nullity, restitution of conjugal rights, and divorce among Hindus across India across 6 comprehensive chapters.
2008 Act
National Investigation Agency Act
Establishes the NIA for investigation and prosecution of offences affecting the sovereignty, security, and integrity of India and friendly foreign relations.
2005 Act
Right to Information Act (RTI)
Empowers citizens to request access to government records, fostering operational transparency, public scrutiny, and institutional accountability.
2012 Act
POCSO Act 2012
Protection of Children from Sexual Offences — comprehensive legislation safeguarding child welfare, reporting protocols, and child-friendly court procedures.
2002 Act
Biological Diversity Act
Provides for conservation of biological diversity, sustainable use of biological resources, and equitable sharing of commercial and research benefits.
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Negotiable Instruments Act 1881
Cheques, dishonour of cheques, promissory notes & bills of exchange
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Central GST Act 2017
Levy, collection, input tax credit, returns & assessment under CGST
Bare Acts
All Acts A–Z
A
- The Acquisition of Certain Area at Ayodhya Act1993
- The Administrative Tribunals Act1985
- The Administrators-General Act1963
- The African Development Bank Act1983
- The African Development Fund Act1982
- The Agriculturists' Loans Act1884
- The Air Force Act1950
- The Airports Authority of India Act1994
- The All-India Services Act1951
- The All India Council for Technical Education Act1987
- The Anand Marriage Act1909
- The Anti-Hijacking Act2016
- The Apprentices Act1961
- The Architects Act1972
- The Armed Forces (Emergency Duties) Act1947
- The Armed Forces (Special Powers) Act1958
- The Arms Act1959
- The Army Act1950
- The Arya Marriage Validation Act1937
- The Asiatic Society Act1984
- The Atomic Energy Act1962
- The Auroville Foundation Act1988
- The Authoritative Texts (Central Laws) Act1973
B
- The Bankers Books Evidence Act1891
- The Banking Regulation Act1949
- Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS)2023
- Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS)2023
- Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam (BSA)2023
- The Bharatiya Vayuyan Adhiniyam2024
- The Bilateral Netting of Qualified Financial Contracts Act2020
- Biological Diversity Act2002
- The Bonded Labour System (Abolition) Act1976
- The Brahmaputra Board Act1980
- The Bureau of Indian Standards Act2016
C
- The Calcutta High Court (Extension of Jurisdiction) Act1953
- The Calcutta High Court (Jurisdictional Limits) Act1919
- The Cardamom Act1965
- The Census Act1948
- The Central Boards of Revenue Act1963
- Central Goods and Services Tax Act (CGST)2017
- The Central Provinces Land-Revenue Act1881
- The Central Vigilance Commission Act2003
- The Chartered Accountants Act1949
- Chhattisgarh Store Purchase Rules2002
- The Chief Election Commissioner And Other Election Commissioners (Appointment, Conditions of Service And Term of Office) Act2023
- The Child and Adolescent Labour (Prohibition and Regulation) Act1986
- The Chit Funds Act1982
- The Citizenship Act1955
- The Co-operative Societies Act1912
- The Code of Civil Procedure1908
- The Code on Social Security2020
- The Commission for Air Quality Management in National Capital Region and Adjoining Areas Act2021
- The Compensatory Afforestation Fund Act2016
- The Comptroller and Auditor-General's (Duties, Powers and Conditions of Service) Act1971
- The Conservation of Foreign Exchange and Prevention of Smuggling Activities Act1974
- Constitution of India
- The Consumer Protection Act2019
- The Copyright Act1957
- The Court-Fees Act1870
- The Credit Information Companies (Regulation) Act2005
- The Criminal Procedure (Identification) Act2022
- The Customs Act1962
D
- The Dakshina Bharat Hindi Prachar Sabha Act1964
- The Delhi Development Act1957
- The Delhi Special Police Establishment Act1946
- The Departmental Inquiries (Enforcement of Attendance of Witnesses and Production of Documents) Act1972
- The Depositories Act1996
- The Designs Act2000
- The Destruction of Records Act1917
- The Destructive Insects and Pests Act1914
- The Disaster Management Act2005
- The Dissolution of Muslim Marriages Act1939
- The Divorce Act1869
- The Dock Workers (Regulation of Employment) (Inapplicability to Major Ports) Act1997
- The Dowry Prohibition Act1961
- The Drugs and Cosmetics Act1940
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H
- The Handlooms (Reservation of Articles for Production) Act1985
- The High Court at Patna (Establishment of a Permanent Bench at Ranchi) Act1976
- The High Court Judges Salaries and Conditions of Service Act1954
- The Hind Cycles Limited and Sen-Raleigh Limited (Nationalisation) Act1980
- Hindu Marriage Act1955
- The Hindu Succession Act1956
I
- The Immoral Traffic (Prevention) Act1956
- The Inchek Tyres Limited and National Rubber Manufacturers Limited (Nationalisation) Act1984
- Income-tax Act1961
- Income-tax Rules2026
- The Indian Christian Marriage Act1872
- The Indian Contract Act1872
- The Indian Easements Act1882
- The Indian Forest Act1927
- The Indian Naval Armament Act1923
- The Indian Partnership Act1932
- Indian Penal Code (IPC)1860
- The Indian Stamp Act1899
- The Indian Succession Act1925
- The Indian Tolls (Army and Air Force) Act1901
- The Indian Tolls Act1851
- The Indian Tolls Act1864
- The Indian Trust Act1882
- The Indian Veterinary Council Act1984
- The Industries (Development and Regulation) Act1951
- The Information Technology Act2000
- The Insecticides Act1968
- The Intelligence Organisations (Restriction of Rights) Act1985
- The Inter-State River Water Disputes Act1956
- The Interest Act1978
- The International Development Association (Status, Immunities and Privileges) Act1960
- The International Finance Corporation (Status, Immunities and Privileges) Act1958
- The International Monetary Fund and Bank Act1945
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- The Mangrol and Manavadar (Administration of Property) Act1949
- The Manoeuvres, Field Firing and Artillery Practice Act1938
- The Marine Insurance Act1963
- The Maritime Zones of India (Regulation of Fishing by Foreign Vessels) Act1981
- The Metro Railways (Operation and Maintenance) Act2002
- The Motor Vehicles Act1988
- The Multi-State Co-operative Societies Act2002
- The Multimodal Transportation of Goods Act1993
N
- The Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act1985
- The National Commission for Allied and Healthcare Professions Act2021
- The National Company Limited (Acquisition and Transfer of Undertakings) Act1980
- National Investigation Agency Act2008
- The National Security Act1980
- The National Trust for Welfare of Persons with Autism, Cerebral Palsy, Mental Retardation and Multiple Disabilities Act1999
- The Naval and Aircraft Prize Act1971
- The Navy Act1957
- Negotiable Instruments Act1881
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- The Parliamentary Proceedings (Protection of Publication) Act1977
- The Pharmacy Act1948
- The Police Act1861
- The Powers-of Attorney Act1882
- The Preference Shares (Regulation of Dividends) Act1960
- The Prevention of Blackmarketing and Maintenance of Supplies of Essential Commodities Act1980
- The Prevention of Corruption Act1988
- The Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Act1960
- The Prevention of Insults to National Honour Act1971
- The Prisoners (Attendance in Courts) Act1955
- The Prize Chits and Money Circulation Schemes (Banning) Act1978
- The Probation of Offenders Act1958
- The Prohibition of Benami Property Transactions Act1988
- Protection of Children from Sexual Offences Act (POCSO)2012
- The Protection of Women from Domestic Violence Act2005
- The Provincial Insolvency Act1920
- The Provisional collection of Taxes Act2023
- The Provisions of the Panchayats (Extension to the Scheduled Areas) Act1996
- The Public Financial Institutions (Obligation as to Fidelity and Secrecy) Act1983
R
- The Railways Act1989
- The Rajghat Samadhi Act1951
- The Recovery Of Debts And Bankruptcy Act1993
- The Registration Act1908
- The Religious Societies Act1880
- The Remittances of Foreign Exchange and Investment in Foreign Exchange Bonds (Immunities and Exemptions) Act1991
- The Representation of the People Act1950
- The Representation of the People Act1951
- The Reserve Bank of India Act1934
- The Revenue Recovery Act1890
- Right to Information Act (RTI)2005
- The River Boards Act1956
S
- The Salaries and Allowances of Officers of Parliament Act1953
- The Sale of Goods Act1930
- The Scheduled Areas (Assimilation of Laws) Act1951
- The Scheduled Areas (Assimilation of Laws) Act1953
- The Seamens Provident Fund Act1966
- The Seaward Artillery Practice Act1949
- The Securities Contracts (Regulation) Act1956
- The Seeds Act1966
- The Shillong (Rifle Range and Umlong) Cantonments Assimilation of Laws Act1954
- The Special Criminal Courts (Jurisdiction) Act1950
- The Special Marriage Act1954
- The Special Protection Group Act1988
- The Specific Relief Act1963
- The States Reorganisation Act1956
- The Sugar Development Fund Act1982
- The Supreme Court (Enlargement of Criminal Appellate Jurisdiction) Act1970
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