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A searchable library of Indian laws and statutes. Browse by jurisdiction or search for specific acts.
Comprehensive legislation to protect children from sexual abuse and exploitation. Establishes Special Courts for speedy trial, mandatory reporting, and child-friendly procedures.
The foundational evidence law of India for over 150 years. While largely replaced by the BSA 2023, it continues to apply to pending cases and remains essential knowledge for understanding Indian evidentiary principles.
India's primary legislation governing cybercrime, electronic commerce, and digital governance. Key provisions include Section 43 (unauthorised access), Section 66 (computer offences), and Section 69A (government blocking powers).
Replacing the Indian Evidence Act, 1872, the BSA modernises evidence law for the digital age. It recognises electronic and digital records as primary evidence and establishes standards for their admissibility.
Replacing the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973, the BNSS modernises criminal procedure with provisions for electronic filing, video conferencing in trials, and mandatory timelines for bail decisions.
The Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita replaces the Indian Penal Code, 1860. It modernises criminal law by addressing cybercrimes, terrorism, and organised crime as distinct offences, and introduces community service as a form of punishment.
