Acts & Bills in News — May 2026

1. Immoral Trafficking Prevention Act (ITPA) is the primary legislation governing trafficking and prostitution in India · 31 May · GS2 · note
2. Sabka Bima Sabki Raksha (Amendment of Insurance Laws) Bill, 2025: Passed in December 2025 · 31 May · GS3 · note
3. Prevention of Insults to National Honour Act, 1971 · 31 May · GS3 · note
4. The Press Council Act, 1978, governs the constitution and mandate of the PCI. · 30 May · GS2 · note
5. VB-G RAM G: Viksit Bharat Guarantee for Rozgar and Ajeevika Mission (Gramin) Bill, 2025 · 30 May · GS3 · note
6. Right to Education (RTE) Act was enacted in 2009 · 24 May · GS2 · note
7. RTI Act, 2005: The legislation defining 'public authority' and the right to information. · 23 May · GS2 · note
8. Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act (UAPA) was enacted in 1967 · 23 May · GS3 · note
9. Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Act: Legislation governing the treatment and management of animals in India · 22 May · GS2 · note
10. Section 124A of the Indian Penal Code (IPC) pertains to sedition. · 21 May · GS2 · note
11. Places of Worship (Special Provisions) Act was enacted in 1991 · 20 May · GS1 · note
12. CAA rules require the surrender of foreign passports upon approval of citizenship · 18 May · GS3 · note
13. Section 43-D(5) of the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act (UAPA) sets the threshold for the denial of bail. · 18 May · GS2 · note
14. AMASR Act, 1958: Ancient Monuments and Archaeological Sites and Remains Act governs the protection of heritage sites. · 16 May · GS1 · note
15. Rohith Vemula Bill, 2026: Aims to prevent discrimination and injustice for SC/ST students, faculty, and staff. · 13 May · GS2 · note
16. FCRA: Foreign Contribution Regulation Act, which regulates foreign funding to civil society organizations in India · 9 May · GS2 · note
17. The petitions allege violations of the Forest Rights Act. · 8 May · GS2 · note
18. Telecommunications Act, 2023: Provides the legal framework for telecom service regulation and emergency powers. · 8 May · GS3 · note
19. The Forest Rights Act (FRA) governs the rules for Gram Sabha quorum and tribal consent. · 6 May · GS2 · note
20. Prevention of Damage to Public Property Act is the most frequently cited law for crimes against the state · 6 May · GS3 · note
21. Companies Act, 2013: The primary legislation under which entities seeking forex authorization must be incorporated · 6 May · GS3 · note
22. The 2023 Act replaced the Chief Justice of India with a Union Cabinet Minister in the appointment committee. · 6 May · GS2 · note
23. Prevention of Insults To National Honour Act, 1971: Currently punishes prevention or disruption of the Indian National Anthem. · 5 May · GS3 · note

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