Indian Law Bare Acts Library
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Bare Acts
COI
1950
Constitution of India
The supreme law of India.
BNS
2023
Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita
The new criminal code replacing IPC 1860. Enacted in 2023, applicable from July 2024. Covers all major offences and punishments.
BNSS
2023
Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita
The new Code of Criminal Procedure replacing CrPC 1973. Governs the procedural law for criminal courts.
IPC
1860
Indian Penal Code
The foundational criminal code of India. Still applies to cases filed before July 1, 2024. Replaces gradually by BNS.
CrPC
1973
Code of Criminal Procedure
The procedural law for criminal courts. Applies to cases before July 1, 2024. Gradually replaced by BNSS.
NIA
1881
Negotiable Instruments Act
Governs bills of exchange, promissory notes, and cheques. Section 138 (cheque dishonour) is one of the highest-volume sections in Indian courts.
CPC
1908
Code of Civil Procedure
Governs the procedure for civil suits. Contains 158 sections and 51 Orders with Rules.
BSA
2023
Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam
The new Evidence Act replacing the Indian Evidence Act 1872. Governs admissibility of evidence in courts.
IEA
1872
Indian Evidence Act
The law on admissibility of evidence. Still applies to pre-July 2024 cases. Replaced by BSA.
TPA
1882
Transfer of Property Act
Governs transfers of property by act of parties. Critical for property disputes, mortgages, and leases.
SRA
1963
Specific Relief Act
Provides specific relief for breach of contracts and for recovering possession of property.
ICA
1872
Indian Contract Act
Law relating to contracts in India.
POCSO
2012
Protection of Children from Sexual Offences Act
To protect children from offences of sexual assault.
HMA
1955
Hindu Marriage Act
To amend and codify the law relating to marriage among Hindus.
MVA
1988
Motor Vehicles Act
To consolidate and amend the law relating to motor vehicles.
DV
2005
Protection of Women from Domestic Violence Act
To provide for more effective protection of the rights of women.
IT
2000
Information Technology Act
To provide legal recognition for transactions carried out by means of electronic data interchange.
NDPS
1985
Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act
To consolidate and amend the law relating to narcotic drugs.
JJA
2015
Juvenile Justice (Care and Protection of Children) Act
To consolidate and amend the law relating to children.
Arb
1996
Arbitration and Conciliation Act
To consolidate and amend the law relating to domestic arbitration.
PMLA
2002
Prevention of Money Laundering Act
To prevent money-laundering and provide for confiscation of property.
CPA
2019
Consumer Protection Act
To provide for protection of the interests of consumers.
RTI
2005
Right to Information Act
To set out the practical regime of right to information for citizens.
Limitation
1963
The Limitation Act
To consolidate and amend the law for the limitation of suits.