Bare Acts – Indian Law Knowledge Center
Welcome to the most comprehensive Bare Acts resource on Indian law. This knowledge center covers landmark legislation with chapter-wise breakdowns, plain-English summaries, key Supreme Court and High Court judgments, FAQs, and practical compliance checklists — designed for lawyers, law students, and businesses.
Criminal Law
Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 (BNS)
India’s new substantive criminal code, replacing the Indian Penal Code, 1860. Covers 358 sections across 20 chapters dealing with offences against the state, human body, property, and more.
- 22 Chapters | 358 Sections
- Replaces: Indian Penal Code, 1860
- Effective: 1 July 2024
Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023 (BNSS)
India’s new criminal procedure code, replacing the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973. Governs arrest, bail, trial, sentencing, and criminal justice administration.
- 531 Sections | 5 Schedules
- Replaces: CrPC, 1973
- Effective: 1 July 2024
Corporate & Commercial Law
Companies Act, 2013
The principal legislation governing incorporation, management, and winding up of companies in India. Administered by the Ministry of Corporate Affairs.
- 470 Sections | 7 Schedules
- 29 Chapters
- Effective: 1 April 2014 (in phases)
Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996
Governs domestic and international arbitration and conciliation proceedings in India, based on the UNCITRAL Model Law. Key legislation for commercial dispute resolution.
- 87 Sections | 3 Parts
- Based on: UNCITRAL Model Law
- Amended: 2015, 2019, 2021
How to Use This Knowledge Center
- Lawyers & Advocates: Use chapter pages for quick section lookup, and the judgments pages for case law research.
- Law Students: Use plain-English summaries and FAQs for exam preparation and moot court research.
- Businesses: Use compliance checklists and practical examples to understand your obligations under each Act.