Indian Laws, in plain language
A quick guide to the statutes that come up most often in consultations. Not legal advice — talk to an advocate about your specific situation.
Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita
BNS ? 2023India's criminal code ? replaced the IPC in 2024. Offences, punishments, general exceptions.
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BNSS ? 2023Criminal procedure ? replaced the CrPC. FIRs, arrest, bail, trial, appeals.
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1950Fundamental rights, duties and directive principles. The basis of every Indian statute.
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1872Offer, acceptance, consideration, breach, damages. Governs every commercial agreement.
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2019Your recourse against defective goods, poor services, unfair contracts and e-commerce disputes.
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1955 +Marriage, divorce, custody, maintenance. Includes Special Marriage Act and personal-law statutes.
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1882 ? 2016Sale deeds, gifts, leases, mortgages and builder?buyer protections under RERA.
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2000Cybercrime, data protection, digital signatures. Primary law for the online world.
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