Major Acts
Access all major Indian acts — BNS, BNSS, BSA, CPC, CrPC, Evidence Act & Motor Vehicle Act.
B.N.S.
Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023
The new criminal code replacing the Indian Penal Code (IPC). Covers offences, punishments, and general principles of criminal liability.
B.N.S.S.
Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023
The new procedural law replacing Cr.P.C. Governs investigation, inquiry, trial, and appeal procedures for criminal matters.
B.S.A.
Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam, 2023
The new evidence law replacing the Indian Evidence Act. Deals with admissibility, relevancy, and examination of evidence.
C.P.C.
Code of Civil Procedure, 1908
The foundational procedural law governing civil suits, appeals, revisions, and execution of decrees in Indian courts.
Cr.P.C.
Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973
The procedural law for criminal cases — investigation, charge, trial, bail, appeals, and references. Now replaced by BNSS.
I.P.C.
Indian Penal Code, 1860
The foundational criminal code of India — defines offences, punishments, and general principles of criminal liability. Now replaced by B.N.S.
Evidence Act
Indian Evidence Act, 1872
Governs the law of evidence in India — relevancy of facts, oral and documentary evidence, examination of witnesses.
Motor Vehicle Act
Motor Vehicles Act, 1988
Covers registration, licensing, traffic regulations, insurance, liability, and penalties related to motor vehicles in India.
About Major Acts
India's legal framework underwent a historic transformation with the introduction of three new criminal codes — B.N.S., B.N.S.S., and B.S.A. — effective from 1st July 2024, replacing the colonial-era IPC, CrPC, and Evidence Act. Alongside these, foundational acts like C.P.C. and the Motor Vehicles Act continue to govern civil and transport matters respectively. This page provides quick access to all major acts with their full text and structured sections.