Indian legal resources
Laws & Legislation
A structured reference library for legislation relevant to businesses, disputes, intellectual property, technology, property and families.
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Each resource combines a practical introductory overview with a link to the official India Code source. Existing legislation URLs remain available.
Corporate and contract legislation
Companies Act, 2013
Company incorporation, governance, directors, shareholder matters and statutory compliance.
Indian Contract Act, 1872
Formation, performance and enforcement of contractual obligations in India.
Arbitration and mediation legislation
Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996
Domestic and international arbitration, awards, challenges and enforcement.
Mediation Act, 2023
The statutory framework for mediation and mediated settlement agreements.
Brand, content and innovation legislation
Trade Marks Act, 1999
Registration, protection, licensing and enforcement of trade marks.
Copyright Act, 1957
Protection, ownership, licensing and enforcement of copyright works.
Patents Act, 1970
Patentability, applications, prosecution, licensing and enforcement.
Digital-sector legislation
Information Technology Act, 2000
Electronic records, digital transactions and specified cyber-related matters.
Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023
India’s central framework for processing digital personal data.
The Promotion and Regulation of Online Gaming Act, 2025
Reference material concerning the promotion and regulation of online gaming.
Property, registration and RERA legislation
Transfer of Property Act, 1882
Sales, mortgages, leases, gifts and other transfers of property.
Registration Act, 1908
Registration requirements and legal effects for specified documents.
The Real Estate (Regulation and Development) Act, 2016
The central framework governing real-estate regulation and development.
NCT of Delhi RERA General Rules, 2016
The general RERA rules applicable within the National Capital Territory of Delhi.
Marriage, succession and protective legislation
Special Marriage Act, 1954
Civil marriage, registration and matrimonial remedies in specified circumstances.
Hindu Succession Act, 1956
Intestate succession and related inheritance rights for persons to whom it applies.
The Hindu Marriage Act, 1955
Hindu marriage and matrimonial remedies.
Protection of Women from Domestic Violence Act, 2005
Civil protective remedies relating to domestic violence in domestic relationships.
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