Acts & Bills in News — July 2026

1. Information Technology Act, 2000 provides 'safe harbour' protections to intermediaries. · 31 Jul · GS2 · note
2. Maharashtra Freedom of Religion Act, 2026: Prohibits coercive conversions and mandates a 60-day notice to district magistrates. · 31 Jul · GS2 · note
3. Maharashtra Motor Vehicle Aggregator Rules, 2026: regulates ride-hailing platforms and dynamic pricing. · 31 Jul · GS2 · note
4. Public Examinations (Prevention of Unfair Means) Amendment Bill, 2026 · 31 Jul · GS2 · note
5. Delhi Land Records Bill, 2026: The legislative framework for the property identification system. · 31 Jul · GS2 · note
6. Public Examination (Prevention of Unfair Means) Amendment Bill, 2026 · 30 Jul · GS2 · note
7. ART Act: Regulates assisted reproductive technologies like IVF and surrogacy in India. · 30 Jul · GS2 · note
8. Maharashtra Police Act: State legislation governing police powers and public order. · 30 Jul · GS2 · note
9. Environment Protection Act, 1986: Primary legislation for environmental protection in India. · 30 Jul · GS3 · note
10. Prevention of Insults to National Honour (Amendment) Bill, 2026 · 30 Jul · GS2 · note
11. Drone Rules, 2021: Regulatory framework for drone operations in India · 30 Jul · GS3 · note
12. UAPA: Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act, 1967, used to combat terrorism and secessionist activities. · 29 Jul · GS2 · note
13. Proposed amendments increase minimum jail terms for paper leak culprits to 5 years. · 28 Jul · GS2 · note
14. Section 125 of the Code of Criminal Procedure (CrPC) provides for maintenance of wives, children, and parents. · 28 Jul · GS2 · note
15. AI Kill Switch Act: A legislative proposal in the US Congress to address risks of autonomous AI. · 27 Jul · GS3 · note
16. Public Examinations (Prevention of Unfair Means) Act: Primary legislation for preventing paper leaks and unfair means in exams. · 27 Jul · GS2 · note
17. BNS: Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, the new criminal code replacing the Indian Penal Code (IPC). · 26 Jul · GS3 · note
18. Explosive Substances Act: Legislation governing the manufacture, possession, and use of explosives. · 26 Jul · GS3 · note
19. West Bengal Panchayat (Second Amendment) Bill, 2026: amends financial and administrative powers of rural local bodies. · 26 Jul · GS2 · note
20. Section 301 of the US Trade Act, 1974: Allows the US to unilaterally impose trade sanctions/tariffs on countries with unfair trade practices. · 26 Jul · GS2 · note
21. The Public Examinations (Prevention of Unfair Means) Act, 2024, provides the legal framework for penalizing exam paper leaks. · 25 Jul · GS2 · note
22. Section 301 of the Trade Act: Provides the US Trade Representative (USTR) authority to investigate and penalize unfair trade practices. · 24 Jul · GS2 · note
23. Section 79(3)(b) of the IT Act, 2000, mandates intermediaries to remove content or access to content that violates the law. · 24 Jul · GS3 · note
24. Copyright Act, 1957: Governs the ownership and use of intellectual property in India, including 'fair dealing' provisions. · 24 Jul · GS3 · note
25. Section 301 of the Trade Act of 1974: Provides the US Trade Representative the authority to investigate and respond to unfair trade practices. · 24 Jul · GS2 · note
26. Public Examinations (Prevention of Unfair Means) Act, 2024: Provides for up to 5 years imprisonment and a Rs 10 lakh fine for exam-related fraud. · 24 Jul · GS2 · note
27. Income Tax Act: Primary legislation governing personal income and gift tax exemptions in India. · 23 Jul · GS2 · note
28. FCRA Bill, 2026: Proposed legislation to regulate foreign funding for non-governmental organizations in India. · 23 Jul · GS2 · note
29. Religious conversion laws in Chhattisgarh were implemented as of July 1, 2024. · 23 Jul · GS2 · note
30. Section 22A: The specific land rule being amended to simplify procedures and protect landowners. · 22 Jul · GS3 · note
31. Prevention of Corruption Act was enacted in 1988 · 22 Jul · GS4 · note
32. The Delhi (Right of Citizen to Time Bound and Ease of Delivery of Service) Bill proposes a maximum fine of Rs 5,000 for bureaucratic delays. · 22 Jul · GS2 · note
33. Payment of Gratuity Act, 1972: Governs the payment of gratuity to employees after a specific period of service. · 22 Jul · GS2 · note
34. Prevention of Insults to National Honour Act, 1971: Primary legislation protecting national symbols. · 22 Jul · GS2 · note
35. Amendment Bill, 2026: Proposes to bring 'Vande Mataram' at par with 'Jana Gana Mana' regarding penal protections. · 22 Jul · GS2 · note
36. Right to Information (RTI) Act, 2005: Provides the legal framework for the disclosure of committee details. · 20 Jul · GS2 · note
37. Tamil Nadu Animal Preservation Act, 1958: State legislation governing the protection of cattle. · 20 Jul · GS2 · note
38. Prevention of Insults to National Honour Act: Provides legal protection for national symbols and anthems. · 20 Jul · GS2 · note
39. Prevention of Insults to National Honour Act, 1971: Provides legal protection to national symbols. · 19 Jul · GS2 · note
40. The Madhya Pradesh UCC draft bill mandates marriage registration and prohibits polygamy. · 19 Jul · GS2 · note
41. IPC Section 294: Deals with obscene acts and songs in public places. · 19 Jul · GS2 · note
42. IPC Section 326: Relates to assault or criminal force to woman with intent to outrage her modesty. · 19 Jul · GS2 · note
43. IPC Section 506(ii): Relates to punishment for criminal intimidation. · 19 Jul · GS2 · note
44. Section 173 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS): Governs the registration of First Information Reports (FIR). · 19 Jul · GS3 · note
45. TGFADCA: Proposed state legislation in Telangana to regulate food and drug safety. · 19 Jul · GS2 · note
46. Solid Waste Management Rules-2026: Framework for scientific waste processing and registration · 18 Jul · GS3 · note
47. The regulations replace the previous G.O.Ms.No.216 issued in October 2025. · 18 Jul · GS1 · note
48. Registration of Births and Deaths Act, 2023: Mandates online registration via the Central Civil Registration System portal. · 18 Jul · GS2 · note
49. Consumer Protection Act, 2019: Provides the legal framework for regulating unfair trade practices and dark patterns · 17 Jul · GS2 · note
50. The project involves legislative amendments to the Private Universities Bill · 17 Jul · GS2 · note
51. Electricity Act: Governs the generation, transmission, distribution, and sale of electricity in India. · 17 Jul · GS3 · note
52. Maharashtra SEBC Act, 2024: Provides 10% reservation for Marathas in education and public employment. · 17 Jul · GS2 · note
53. Karnataka Apartment (Ownership and Management) Bill, 2026: Proposed to define undivided rights in land and common areas for apartment owners. · 17 Jul · GS2 · note
54. RERA Act, 2016: Real Estate (Regulation and Development) Act governs real estate projects and buyer protections in India. · 17 Jul · GS2 · note
55. Viksit Bharat Shiksha Adhishthan Bill, 2025: Proposed legislation to merge higher education regulatory bodies. · 17 Jul · GS2 · note
56. National Dam Safety Act, 2021: Provides a framework for the safety of dams and reservoirs in India. · 17 Jul · GS3 · note
57. Rohith Vemula Telangana (Prevention of Identity-Based Discrimination in Higher Education) Bill, 2026 · 17 Jul · GS2 · note
58. The policy mandates the appointment of grievance redressal officers and 24-hour call centers for transport aggregators. · 17 Jul · GS2 · note
59. UAPA: Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act, 1967, used to combat terrorism and insurgency. · 16 Jul · GS3 · note
60. NDPS Act: Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act, 1985, governs the smuggling and trafficking of narcotics. · 16 Jul · GS3 · note
61. Banking Regulation Act, 1949: The primary legislation governing the operation and management of banking institutions in India. · 16 Jul · GS3 · note
62. Merchant Shipping Act: The primary legislation governing shipping and maritime activities in India · 16 Jul · GS3 · note
63. KAOMA Bill: Proposed legislation in Karnataka to regulate apartment ownership and management. · 15 Jul · GS2 · note
64. Right to Citizen Time-Bound Delivery of Service Bill, 2026: A Delhi state legislation to ensure timely service delivery. · 15 Jul · GS2 · note
65. Motor Vehicles Act: Primary legislation governing vehicle safety and noise regulations in India · 15 Jul · GS3 · note
66. The Passports Act, 1967: Primary legislation governing the issuance and regulation of passports in India. · 15 Jul · GS2 · note
67. Insecticides Act of 1968: The primary legislation governing the registration and regulation of pesticides in India. · 15 Jul · GS3 · note
68. Wildlife (Protection) Act, 1972: Primary legislation for the protection of wild animals and plants in India. · 14 Jul · GS3 · note
69. Surrogacy (Regulation) Act, 2021: Regulates commercial and altruistic surrogacy in India. · 14 Jul · GS2 · note
70. Rights of Persons with Disabilities Act (RPwD) was enacted in 2016 · 14 Jul · GS2 · note
71. Consumer Protection Act, 2019: Provides the legal framework for seeking redressal against airline service deficiencies · 14 Jul · GS3 · note
72. Immigrants (Expulsion from Assam) Act, 1950: Legal framework for the expulsion of illegal immigrants from Assam. · 14 Jul · GS3 · note
73. Section 124A of the Indian Penal Code (IPC) defines the offense of sedition. · 14 Jul · GS3 · note
74. West Bengal Madrasa Service Commission Act, 2008: The specific state legislation declared unconstitutional by the High Court. · 14 Jul · GS2 · note
75. SHANTI Act: Legislation passed in December 2025 to facilitate uranium export arrangements. · 14 Jul · GS2 · note
76. National Security Act (NSA) is used for preventive detention of individuals deemed a threat to national security. · 13 Jul · GS3 · note
77. Bharatiya Vayuyan Adhiniyam: The primary legislative framework for aviation in India as of 2024. · 13 Jul · GS3 · note
78. Section 194S of the Income Tax Act mandates 1% TDS on Virtual Digital Assets (VDAs). · 13 Jul · GS3 · note
79. Section 28 of the Representation of the People Act, 1950 governs the procedure for amending electoral rolls. · 12 Jul · GS2 · note
80. UAPA: Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act, 1967, provides the legal framework for tackling terrorism and secessionist activities. · 12 Jul · GS3 · note
81. RTI Act: Defines 'public authority' to include bodies owned, controlled, or substantially financed by the government. · 12 Jul · GS2 · note
82. Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Act (FCRA): Governs the receipt and utilization of foreign funds by NGOs and individuals · 12 Jul · GS2 · note
83. Section 69A of the Information Technology Act, 2000: Empowers the government to issue directions to block public access to information online. · 11 Jul · GS3 · note
84. Section 69A of the Information Technology Act, 2000: Empowers the government to issue directions to block public access to information in the interest of national security. · 11 Jul · GS3 · note
85. Chhattisgarh Ease of Doing Business (Exemption and Facilitation) Bill, 2026 · 11 Jul · GS3 · note
86. Press Note 3 of 2020: Requires prior government approval for foreign direct investment (FDI) from countries sharing a land border with India. · 10 Jul · GS3 · note
87. UAPA: Enacted in 1967 to provide for the prevention of unlawful activities and terrorism. · 9 Jul · GS2 · note
88. Tamil Nadu Private Schools (Regulation) Rules, 2023: State rules governing the operations and fee structures of private educational institutions. · 9 Jul · GS2 · note
89. Advance Medical Directive: A legal document where a patient specifies medical preferences for future incapacity. · 9 Jul · GS2 · note
90. Prohibition of Child Marriage Act (PCMA) sets the minimum marriageable age at 18 for females and 21 for males. · 9 Jul · GS2 · note
91. POCSO Act (Protection of Children from Sexual Offences) provides legal framework for protecting minors from sexual abuse. · 9 Jul · GS2 · note
92. UAPA: Unlawful Activities Prevention Act, 1967, used by India to designate KTF as a terrorist organization in 2023. · 8 Jul · GS2 · note
93. Maharashtra Women Farmers Empowerment Bill: Recognizes women in farming/allied activities as official farmers. · 8 Jul · GS3 · note
94. Citizenship (Amendment) Act (CAA) provides a pathway to citizenship for persecuted minorities from Afghanistan, Bangladesh, and Pakistan. · 7 Jul · GS2 · note
95. Waqf (Amendment) Act 2025: The legislative framework under which Madhya Pradesh integrated non-Muslim members into the board. · 6 Jul · GS2 · note
96. VB-GRAM G Act: Effective date is July 1, 2026 · 5 Jul · GS3 · note
97. UAPA: Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act, 1967, used to designate terror operatives. · 5 Jul · GS2 · note
98. Drone Rules, 2021: Framework governing drone operations and registration in India · 5 Jul · GS3 · note
99. Representation of People Act mandates that bypolls must be held within six months of a seat becoming vacant. · 4 Jul · GS2 · note
100. HIV and AIDS (Prevention and Control) Act, 2017: Provides for the protection of confidentiality and privacy of persons living with HIV. · 4 Jul · GS2 · note
101. Platform-Based Gig Workers (Social Security and Welfare) Act: A state-level legislation in Karnataka for gig worker welfare. · 4 Jul · GS2 · note
102. Code on Social Security (COSS), 2020: A central legislation governing social security for various workers, including gig workers. · 4 Jul · GS2 · note
103. Places of Worship (Special Provisions) Act, 1991: Prohibits the destruction, acquisition, conversion, or renovation of places of worship. · 3 Jul · GS2 · note
104. Karnataka Platform-Based Gig Workers (Social Security and Welfare) Act, 2025: Legislation aimed at providing social security to platform workers. · 3 Jul · GS2 · note
105. Tamil Nadu Animal Preservation Act, 1958: State legislation regulating the preservation of animals. · 3 Jul · GS2 · note
106. Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Act, 1960: Central Act providing for the prevention of cruelty to animals. · 3 Jul · GS2 · note
107. EPF Scheme 2026 replaces the EPF Scheme 1952. · 3 Jul · GS3 · note
108. Drugs Rules, 1945: The primary regulatory framework for drugs and related products in India. · 3 Jul · GS2 · note
109. The Right to Information Act, 2005, provides the legal framework for accessing information from public authorities. · 2 Jul · GS2 · note
110. Maharashtra Women Farmers Recognition Bill: Proposed legislation to grant legal status to women farmers. · 2 Jul · GS3 · note
111. RPwD Act: The Rights of Persons with Disabilities Act, 2016, mandates protection against violence and exploitation. · 1 Jul · GS2 · note
112. Minority Education Act, 2025: Legislation in Uttarakhand to regulate minority educational institutions. · 1 Jul · GS2 · note
113. Kerala (Alteration of Name) Bill, 2026: Proposed legislation to change the state's official name. · 1 Jul · GS1 · note
114. UAPA (Unlawful Activities Prevention Act): Central legislation to prevent financing of terrorism and subversive activities. · 1 Jul · GS3 · note

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