Acts & Bills in News — April 2026

1. Rohith Vemula Bill, 2026: Aims to prevent discrimination and exclusion in higher education institutions in Karnataka. · 29 Apr · GS2 · note
2. Telangana Bhu Bharati (Record of Rights) Act, 2025 · 28 Apr · GS3 · note
3. Atomic Energy Act, 1962: Provides the legal framework for atomic energy and allows for exemptions from public hearings in specific cases. · 24 Apr · GS3 · note
4. SHANTI Act: Enacted in 2025 to regulate and expand nuclear power capacity. · 19 Apr · GS3 · note
5. Jaagat Jot Sri Guru Granth Sahib Satkar (Amendment) Bill, 2026: Proposed law to increase penalties for sacrilege in Punjab. · 18 Apr · GS2 · note
6. Environment (Protection) Act: Amended in 2023 to replace imprisonment with monetary penalties for violations · 18 Apr · GS3 · note
7. Form 12D is the specific form used by voters to opt for home voting. · 16 Apr · GS2 · note
8. Constitution (131st Amendment) Bill: proposes increasing Lok Sabha size and adjusting seat distribution based on population proportions · 15 Apr · GS2 · note
9. Delimitation Bill: establishes a commission requiring the latest Census for delimitation · 15 Apr · GS2 · note
10. Constitution (One Hundred and Thirty-First Amendment) Bill, 2026 · 14 Apr · GS2 · note
11. Tamil Nadu Marine Fishing Regulation Act 1983: Legislation governing fishing activities in the state. · 14 Apr · GS3 · note
12. Rights of Persons with Disabilities Act, 2016 · 14 Apr · GS2 · note
13. Telangana Hate Speech and Hate Crimes (Prevention) Bill, 2026 · 14 Apr · GS1 · note
14. Jaagat Jot Sri Guru Granth Sahib Satkar (Amendment) Bill, 2026 · 13 Apr · GS2 · note
15. Information Technology (Intermediary Guidelines and Digital Media Ethics Code) Rules, 2021: Governs digital media ethics and intermediary responsibilities. · 11 Apr · GS2 · note
16. Electricity Act: The legislation under which MNRE seeks expanded administrative authority · 11 Apr · GS3 · note
17. Jan Vishwas (Amendment of Provisions) Bill, 2025-26 · 10 Apr · GS2 · note
18. Section 135B of the Representation of the People Act, 1951 mandates holidays on polling days. · 9 Apr · GS3 · note
19. Representation of the People Act: The primary legislation governing elections and by-elections in India. · 8 Apr · GS2 · note
20. Anti-defection law: A mechanism that currently links voting on confidence motions to disqualification. · 5 Apr · GS2 · note
21. Andhra Pradesh Reorganisation (Amendment) Bill was passed to provide legal status to the capital project. · 5 Apr · GS3 · note
22. SHANTI Act (Sustainable Harnessing and Advancement of Nuclear Energy for Transforming India) passed in December 2025 · 5 Apr · GS3 · note
23. Section 8(d) of the RTI Act, 2005: Provides exemptions for information that would cause prejudice to the competition between commercial entities. · 5 Apr · GS2 · note
24. Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Act (FCRA) was enacted in 2010 · 4 Apr · GS2 · note
25. 2026 Act: New law challenged for removing self-identification rights and introducing medical certification requirements · 4 Apr · GS2 · note
26. Right to Education (RTE) Act: Legislation aimed at ensuring free and compulsory education and social inclusion. · 4 Apr · GS2 · note
27. Maternity Benefit Act of 1961: Legislation providing benefits to women during pregnancy and childbirth. · 3 Apr · GS1 · note
28. Plastic Waste Management Rules (2026 Amendment) allows carry-forward of missed targets for up to three years. · 3 Apr · GS3 · note
29. The Forest Rights Act was enacted in 2006. · 3 Apr · GS2 · note
30. Telangana Bhu Bharati (Record of Rights in Land) Act 2025 · 3 Apr · GS3 · note
31. Forest Rights Act, 2006: Relevant legislation for land titles for vulnerable communities · 2 Apr · GS3 · note
32. Andhra Pradesh Municipalities (Fixation of Strength of Nagar Panchayats and Municipal Councils) Rules, 2004. · 2 Apr · GS2 · note
33. Andhra Pradesh Municipal Corporations (Fixation of Strength of Elected Members) Rules, 2005. · 2 Apr · GS2 · note
34. CAPF (General Administration) Bill, 2026: Proposed legislation for administrative management of Central Armed Police Forces. · 2 Apr · GS2 · note
35. Citizenship Act, 1955: Governs the acquisition of Indian citizenship. · 1 Apr · GS2 · note
36. Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Amendment Bill, 2026: Proposed legislation seeking to regulate foreign funding for NGOs and civil society. · 1 Apr · GS2 · note
37. Jan Vishwas (Amendment of Provisions) Bill, 2026: aims to decriminalize and rationalize minor offenses. · 1 Apr · GS2 · note
38. The Women's Reservation Act was enacted in 2023. · 1 Apr · GS2 · note

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