🇮🇳 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.