Acts & Bills in News — March 2026

1. Transgender Persons (Protection of Rights) Amendment Bill, 2026: Bill criticized by the court for removing the right to self-identification · 30 Mar · GS2 · note
2. 'Eva Nammava, Eva Nammava': Law aimed at protecting inter-caste couples from 'honour' crimes · 30 Mar · GS1 · note
3. Transgender Persons (Protection of Rights) Amendment Bill · 30 Mar · GS2 · note
4. Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code (IBC) amendment bill passed by Lok Sabha on March 30, 2026 · 30 Mar · GS3 · note
5. Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code (Amendment) Bill, 2025: Proposed to address procedural delays in insolvency proceedings · 30 Mar · GS2 · note
6. Right to Fair Compensation and Transparency in Land Acquisition, Rehabilitation and Resettlement Act, 2013 · 29 Mar · GS3 · note
7. IEEPA: International Emergency Economic Powers Act is the US legislation under which reciprocal tariffs were previously imposed. · 27 Mar · GS3 · note
8. Transgender Persons (Protection of Rights) Amendment Bill, 2026: A legislative proposal to clarify gender recognition. · 27 Mar · GS2 · note
9. Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code (Amendment) Bill, 2025: Aims to expedite IBC cases and facilitate out-of-court resolutions. · 27 Mar · GS2 · note
10. Section 301 of the US Trade Act allows the USTR to investigate and respond to unfair trade practices. · 25 Mar · GS3 · note
11. Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code (Amendment) Bill, 2025 · 25 Mar · GS3 · note
12. The Gujarat Uniform Civil Code, 2026 Bill covers marriage, divorce, succession, and live-in relationships. · 24 Mar · GS2 · note
13. Constitution (Scheduled Caste) Order, 1950: Clause 3 defines the eligibility for SC status. · 24 Mar · GS2 · note
14. Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes (Prevention of Atrocities) Act: Protection under this act is lost upon conversion. · 24 Mar · GS2 · note
15. Transgender Persons (Protection of Rights) Act, 2019 · 23 Mar · GS2 · note
16. FCRA: Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Act governs the receipt and usage of foreign funds by Indian entities. · 23 Mar · GS2 · note
17. Women’s Reservation Act, 2023: Provides for one-third reservation of seats for women in Parliament and State Assemblies. · 23 Mar · GS2 · note
18. Chhattisgarh (Lok Bharti evam Vyavsayik Parikshao me Anuchit Sadhano ki Roktham) Vidheyak, 2026 · 20 Mar · GS3 · note
19. Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS): Enacted in July 2024 to replace the Indian Penal Code. · 20 Mar · GS2 · note
20. Electricity Act, 2003: Current legislation governing grid-connected renewable energy · 20 Mar · GS3 · note
21. Section 61 of the Representation of People Act, 1951, addresses the prevention of personation and verification of electors. · 20 Mar · GS2 · note
22. 1960 Land Grants Act: A legislative framework proposed for restoration to protect existing leases. · 19 Mar · GS2 · note
23. Industrial Disputes Act: enacted in 1947 to provide for the investigation and settlement of industrial disputes. · 18 Mar · GS2 · note
24. Right to Information Act, 2005: Governs the right of citizens to request information from public authorities. · 18 Mar · GS2 · note
25. Prohibition of Child Marriage (PCM) Act, 2006 · 16 Mar · GS2 · note
26. Transgender Persons (Protection of Rights) Amendment Bill, 2026 · 16 Mar · GS2 · note
27. Karnataka Municipalities and Certain Law (Amendment) Bill · 16 Mar · GS3 · note
28. Section 301 of the Trade Act, 1974, allows the U.S. Trade Representative to initiate investigations into trade practices. · 16 Mar · GS2 · note
29. The Telangana Forest Act, 1967, provides the legal framework for the protection of this land. · 14 Mar · GS3 · note
30. Wildlife Protection Act classifies species into different schedules for legal protection · 14 Mar · GS3 · note
31. The amendment aligns with the Prevention of Money Laundering (Maintenance of Records) Rules, 2005. · 14 Mar · GS3 · note
32. Freedom of Religion Bill, 2026: Proposed legislation in Maharashtra to penalize unlawful conversions. · 14 Mar · GS2 · note
33. Transgender Persons (Protection of Rights) Act, 2019: The primary legislation governing the rights of transgender persons in India. · 14 Mar · GS2 · note
34. Section 301 of the Trade Act of 1974: Authorizes USTR to investigate unfair foreign trade practices · 13 Mar · GS2 · note
35. Women's Reservation Bill is the legislative measure identified to address structural barriers to women's political representation · 13 Mar · GS1 · note
36. Digital Personal Data Protection (DPDP) Act, 2023 · 12 Mar · GS3 · note
37. Eva Nammava Eva Nammava Bill, 2026: A Karnataka state bill aimed at promoting freedom of choice in marriage. · 12 Mar · GS2 · note
38. Bihar Minerals (Prevention of Illegal Mining, Transportation and Storage) Rules, 2019 · 12 Mar · GS3 · note
39. Tamil Nadu Tamil Learning Act: 2006 · 12 Mar · GS2 · note
40. Press and Registration of Periodicals (PRP) Act: Governs the registration and regulation of periodicals in India. · 12 Mar · GS2 · note
41. Essential Services Maintenance Act (ESMA): Invoked by Bihar government to address LPG shortages · 11 Mar · GS3 · note
42. Real Estate (Regulation and Development) Act, 2016 (RERA) · 11 Mar · GS3 · note
43. Essential Commodities Act, 1955: Invoked by the Union Government to ensure supply stability. · 11 Mar · GS3 · note
44. Chhattisgarh Freedom of Religion Bill, 2026: proposed law to regulate religious conversions. · 10 Mar · GS2 · note
45. The Wildlife (Protection) Act governs the restrictions on construction within protected sanctuaries. · 10 Mar · GS3 · note
46. The Rajasthan Bill repeals the two-child limit specifically for urban local body (ULB) elections. · 10 Mar · GS2 · note
47. Clinical Establishments Act: Legislation governing the registration and regulation of clinical establishments · 10 Mar · GS2 · note
48. Karnataka Jnana Bhandar Manuscripts and Digitisation Bill: proposed to establish a body for manuscript management · 10 Mar · GS2 · note
49. Karnataka Gram Swaraj and Panchayat Raj (Amendment) Bill: proposes using ballot papers instead of EVMs · 10 Mar · GS2 · note
50. Karnataka Lokayukta (Amendment) Bill: seeks to align Lokayukta service conditions with those of judges and chief justices · 10 Mar · GS2 · note
51. Natural Gas (Supply Regulation) Order, 2026 · 10 Mar · GS3 · note
52. IBC (Amendment) Bill, 2025: Proposed to reduce the time for insolvency resolution applications · 10 Mar · GS3 · note
53. Shariat Application Act, 1937: An Act providing for the application of Muslim Personal Law to matters of inheritance and marriage. · 10 Mar · GS2 · note
54. Essential Commodities Act, 1955: Invoked by the Centre to prioritize gas allocation. · 10 Mar · GS3 · note
55. PCPNDT Act: Enacted in 1994 to regulate pre-conception and pre-natal diagnostic techniques. · 9 Mar · GS2 · note
56. Income Tax Act of 2025: Includes provisions for disclosing reasons for search and seizure operations · 9 Mar · GS3 · note
57. Viksit Bharat - Guarantee for Rozgar and Ajeevika Mission (Gramin) Bill, 2025 replaces the MGNREGA, 2005 · 8 Mar · GS3 · note
58. Land Consolidation Act, 2023: Enables 'Special Project' designation for land acquisition over 100 hectares. · 8 Mar · GS3 · note
59. Tamil Nadu Clinical Establishments Act: The legislation under which clinics must now be registered. · 7 Mar · GS2 · note
60. Real Estate (Regulation and Development) Act (RERA) was enacted in 2016 · 7 Mar · GS2 · note
61. Karnataka Apartment Ownership Act (KAOA) was enacted in 1972 · 7 Mar · GS2 · note
62. Karnataka Cooperative Societies Act was enacted in 1959 · 7 Mar · GS2 · note
63. The Surrogacy Regulation Act is the governing legislation cited by the court. · 7 Mar · GS2 · note
64. Promotion and Regulation of Online Gaming Act, 2025: Banned all forms of online gaming involving real-money participation. · 6 Mar · GS3 · note
65. Citizenship (Amendment) Act (CAA) of 2019 provides a pathway for naturalization for specific groups. · 6 Mar · GS2 · note
66. UMEED Act, 1995: The legislative framework under which the Coimbatore Waqf Tribunal was constituted. · 6 Mar · GS2 · note
67. Essential Commodities Act (ESA) was enacted in 1955 · 6 Mar · GS3 · note
68. Section 29 of the Wildlife (Protection) Act, 1972 prohibits activities in wildlife sanctuaries without Chief Wildlife Warden permits · 5 Mar · GS3 · note
69. India-Canada Civil Nuclear Cooperation Agreement (NCA) was signed in 2010. · 5 Mar · GS2 · note
70. Malayalam Language Bill, 2025: Declares Malayalam as the official language of Kerala. · 4 Mar · GS2 · note
71. Foreigners Act: Legislation governing the stay and activities of foreign nationals in India. · 4 Mar · GS2 · note
72. Prohibition of Employment as Manual Scavengers and their Rehabilitation Act, 2013 · 4 Mar · GS2 · note
73. Minimum Wages Act, 1948: The court suggested this act as the proper basis for determining eligibility. · 2 Mar · GS2 · note
74. Sustainable Use and Progress of Atomic Energy for India Bill, 2025: Legislation introduced to streamline nuclear power generation. · 2 Mar · GS3 · note
75. ICDR and LODR: Regulations under which Sebi is examining promoter norms · 2 Mar · GS3 · note
76. Greater Bengaluru Governance Act, 2024: Legislation shifting planning authority to the GBA. · 1 Mar · GS1 · note
77. Mediation Act of 2023: Provides statutory backing for mediation as a dispute resolution tool. · 1 Mar · GS2 · note
78. Fiscal Responsibility and Budget Management (FRBM) Act: Legislation aimed at ensuring fiscal discipline. · 1 Mar · GS3 · note

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