Acts & Bills in News — August 2026

1. Legal Metrology (Indian Standard Time) Rules, 2026 · 31 Aug · GS2 · note
2. Aadhaar Act: The primary legislation governing the Aadhaar system in India · 26 Aug · GS2 · note
3. Land Acquisition Act: Governs the process of acquiring land for public purposes · 26 Aug · GS2 · note
4. Occupational Safety, Health and Working Conditions Rules, 2026 · 26 Aug · GS2 · note
5. Right to Fair Compensation and Transparency in Land Acquisition, Rehabilitation and Resettlement Act, 2013 (LARR Act) · 26 Aug · GS3 · note
6. Kerala (Alteration of Name) Act, 2026: Legislation to rename the state of Kerala to Keralam. · 26 Aug · GS2 · note
7. Companies Act 2013: The primary legislation governing the formation and regulation of companies and PSUs in India. · 25 Aug · GS3 · note
8. PCPNDT Act, 1994: Prohibits prenatal sex determination and selection. · 25 Aug · GS2 · note
9. Karnataka Sakaala Services (Amendment) Bill 2026 · 25 Aug · GS2 · note
10. Medical Devices Rules, 2017: Governs the manufacturing and sale of medical devices in India. · 25 Aug · GS2 · note
11. Constitution (129th Amendment) Bill, 2024: Proposed to synchronize Lok Sabha and State Assembly elections. · 25 Aug · GS2 · note
12. Protection of Plant Varieties and Farmers’ Rights Act: Provides legal protection to new plant varieties. · 24 Aug · GS3 · note
13. Defence Forces of Pakistan Act 2026: Legislation giving the CDF total control over all military services. · 24 Aug · GS2 · note
14. Section 84 of the Representation of the People Act deals with the declaration of a person as a returned candidate. · 24 Aug · GS2 · note
15. UAPA: Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act is used to combat terrorism and maintain national security. · 23 Aug · GS3 · note
16. Arms Act and Explosive Substances Act: Laws governing the possession and manufacture of weapons and explosives. · 23 Aug · GS3 · note
17. Industrial Relations Code (IRC) 2020: A consolidated labor law replacing older statutes like the Industrial Disputes Act 1947. · 22 Aug · GS2 · note
18. Section 354(5) of the Code of Criminal Procedure (CrPC) deals with the methods of execution. · 22 Aug · GS2 · note
19. Industrial Relations Code: A consolidated labor law aimed at simplifying labor regulations. · 22 Aug · GS3 · note
20. BNSS 2023: The Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita replaces the Code of Criminal Procedure (CrPC). · 21 Aug · GS3 · note
21. Industrial Relations Code (IRC) 2020 replaces the Industrial Disputes Act, 1947 · 21 Aug · GS2 · note
22. Jaagat Jot Sri Guru Granth Sahib Satkar (Amendment) Act: Provides for life imprisonment for sacrilege. · 21 Aug · GS2 · note
23. BDA (Amendment) Bill, 2026: Focuses on regularizing unauthorized houses and revising charges based on property size. · 21 Aug · GS2 · note
24. IT Intermediaries Rules: Governs the obligations of social media intermediaries regarding content removal. · 21 Aug · GS2 · note
25. Scheduled Castes and Tribes (Prevention of Atrocities) Act, 1989 · 20 Aug · GS2 · note
26. E-Commerce Rules: Guidelines governing the conduct of electronic commerce entities in India. · 20 Aug · GS2 · note
27. Mines and Minerals Development and Regulation Amendment Act: Legislation governing mineral resources and taxation. · 20 Aug · GS2 · note
28. Payment and Settlement Systems Act, 2007: Governs electronic payment systems in India. · 20 Aug · GS3 · note
29. Section 306 of the Indian Penal Code (IPC) deals with abetment of suicide. · 20 Aug · GS2 · note
30. Motor Vehicles Act: Section 190(2) provides for penalties regarding noise pollution. · 20 Aug · GS3 · note
31. Transplantation of Human Organs (Amendment) Bill, 2026: State-level legislation in Andhra Pradesh. · 20 Aug · GS2 · note
32. UMEED Act, 2025: Unified Waqf Management, Empowerment, Efficiency, and Development Act. · 20 Aug · GS2 · note
33. Municipal Corporations Act, 1955 and Municipalities Act, 1965 govern urban local bodies in Andhra Pradesh. · 19 Aug · GS2 · note
34. Code on Wages, 2019: A central legislation aimed at simplifying and universalizing minimum wages, wages, and bonus. · 19 Aug · GS3 · note
35. Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS) replaces the Code of Criminal Procedure (CrPC). · 18 Aug · GS3 · note
36. National Nursing and Midwifery Commission Act, 2023: Legislation aimed at regulating nursing education and standards. · 18 Aug · GS2 · note
37. A.P. Municipal Laws (Third Amendment) Bill 2026 · 17 Aug · GS2 · note
38. Transplantation of Human Organs and Tissues Act (THOTA) was enacted in 1994 · 16 Aug · GS2 · note
39. Black Money Act: The primary legislation under which penalties and prosecutions for undisclosed foreign assets are governed. · 15 Aug · GS3 · note
40. The Indian Independence Act of 1947 was the legislative instrument that ended British rule. · 15 Aug · GS1 · note
41. Mines and Minerals (Development and Regulation) Act governs the mining sector in India. · 15 Aug · GS3 · note
42. Census Act, 1948: The primary legislation governing the conduct of the census in India. · 15 Aug · GS2 · note
43. Karnataka Regulation of Use of Government Premises and Public Property Bill, 2026 · 14 Aug · GS2 · note
44. Mines and Minerals (Development and Regulation) Amendment Bill, 2026 · 14 Aug · GS3 · note
45. Section 53A of the Indian Evidence Act prohibits questions regarding the previous sexual experience of a victim of sexual offences. · 14 Aug · GS2 · note
46. Section 50 of the Code of Criminal Procedure (CrPC) mandates informing the person of the grounds of arrest. · 14 Aug · GS2 · note
47. Ancient Monuments and Archaeological Sites and Remains Act, 1958: The primary legislation governing the protection of archaeological sites. · 14 Aug · GS1 · note
48. Public Records Act, 1993: Governs the preservation and auditing of public records. · 14 Aug · GS1 · note
49. Rajasthan UCC Bill mandates marriage registration and equal inheritance rights. · 13 Aug · GS2 · note
50. Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Act (FCRA): Legislation governing the acceptance and utilization of foreign funds by individuals, associations, and companies. · 13 Aug · GS2 · note
51. Prevention of Insults to National Honour Act, 1971 (amended in 2026) · 13 Aug · GS1 · note
52. National Co-operative Development Corporation (Amendment) Bill, 2026 · 12 Aug · GS3 · note
53. Food Safety and Standards Act, 2006: Used by Karnataka to ban gutka and pan masala containing tobacco/nicotine. · 12 Aug · GS3 · note
54. Judges Inquiry Act: Provides the legal framework for investigating and removing judges of the higher judiciary. · 12 Aug · GS2 · note
55. Motor Vehicles Act: Primary legislation governing road transport and vehicle licensing in India. · 12 Aug · GS3 · note
56. IT Act, 2000: Sections 69(A) and 79(3)(b) are used for blocking apps and content. · 12 Aug · GS3 · note
57. Judges (Inquiry) Act, 1968: Provides the legal framework for the investigation of allegations against judges of the High Courts and the Supreme Court. · 12 Aug · GS2 · note
58. Prevention of Insults to National Honour (Amendment) Bill, 2026 · 12 Aug · GS2 · note
59. Information Technology (Intermediary Guidelines and Digital Media Ethics Code) Rules, 2021: Governs content moderation and liability of social media intermediaries. · 11 Aug · GS2 · note
60. Prevention of Insults to National Honour Act: Law protecting national symbols from desecration. · 11 Aug · GS2 · note
61. Consumer Protection Act, 2019: Primary legislation governing consumer rights and dispute redressal in India. · 11 Aug · GS2 · note
62. Section 354A of the IPC deals with sexual harassment of women at workplace. · 10 Aug · GS2 · note
63. POCSO Act (Protection of Children from Sexual Offences Act) applies specifically to crimes against minors. · 10 Aug · GS2 · note
64. Taxation and Other Laws (Amendment) Bill, 2026 · 10 Aug · GS3 · note
65. Tribunals Reforms Bill, 2026 aims to establish a National Tribunals Commission. · 10 Aug · GS2 · note
66. FCRA: Regulates foreign contributions to NGOs, churches, and charities in India · 10 Aug · GS2 · note
67. Inter State River Water Disputes Act, 1956: Provides the legal framework for resolving water disputes between states. · 10 Aug · GS2 · note
68. Environment (Protection) Act: Primary legislation for environmental conservation in India. · 9 Aug · GS3 · note
69. Information Technology (IT) Act: The primary law in India dealing with cybercrime and electronic commerce. · 9 Aug · GS3 · note
70. Payment and Settlement Systems Act, 2007 is the primary legislation governing electronic payment systems in India. · 9 Aug · GS3 · note
71. UAPA: Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act provides the legal framework for the crackdown on terror-linked organizations. · 9 Aug · GS3 · note
72. Waqf Act: The primary legislation governing the management and properties of Waqf institutions in India. · 9 Aug · GS2 · note
73. Fertilizer (Movement Control) Order, 1973: Regulation governing the movement and distribution of fertilizers in India. · 9 Aug · GS3 · note
74. RERA Act, 2016: Primary legislation regulating real estate projects and protecting home-buyers. · 9 Aug · GS2 · note
75. Immoral Traffic (Prevention) Act, 1956: Legislation aimed at preventing trafficking and prostitution. · 8 Aug · GS2 · note
76. Taxation and Other Laws (Amendment) Bill, 2026: Proposed legislation to amend existing tax and financial laws. · 8 Aug · GS3 · note
77. Sections 85 and 86 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) correspond to the former Section 498A of the IPC. · 8 Aug · GS2 · note
78. The ban was issued under the Maharashtra Public Security Act. · 8 Aug · GS3 · note
79. Drugs and Cosmetics Act, 1940: Primary legislation regulating the manufacture, sale, and distribution of drugs and cosmetics in India. · 8 Aug · GS2 · note
80. Payment and Settlement Systems Act, 2007: The primary legislation governing electronic payment systems in India. · 8 Aug · GS3 · note
81. EIA Notification, 2006: Governs environmental clearance for various industrial projects in India. · 8 Aug · GS3 · note
82. FCRA: Governs the acceptance and utilization of foreign contributions by individuals, associations, and companies in India. · 7 Aug · GS2 · note
83. Tamil Nadu Value Added Tax Act, 2006 is the primary legislation being amended. · 7 Aug · GS2 · note
84. Digital Personal Data Protection Act (DPDP Act) regulates the processing of personal data in India. · 7 Aug · GS3 · note
85. Punjab Protection of Trees Bill: Legislation aimed at environmental conservation in the state. · 7 Aug · GS2 · note
86. Punjab Panchayati Raj Act: Amended to streamline local governance structures. · 7 Aug · GS2 · note
87. Payment and Settlement Systems Act, 2007: Governs the framework for electronic payment systems in India. · 6 Aug · GS3 · note
88. Taxation and Other Laws (Amendment) Bill, 2026 passed by Lok Sabha · 6 Aug · GS3 · note
89. Andhra Pradesh Private Medical Care Establishments Act, 2002 · 6 Aug · GS2 · note
90. Food Safety and Standards Act, 2006: Primary legislation governing food safety and standards in India. · 5 Aug · GS2 · note
91. RTI Act, 2005: Defines 'public authority' to include bodies owned, controlled, or substantially financed by the government. · 5 Aug · GS2 · note
92. Fundamental Rule (FR) 56(d) governs the retirement age and extension of service for civil servants. · 5 Aug · GS2 · note
93. Bankers' Books Evidence Act, 2026: replaces the 1891 Act to include digital/cloud records. · 5 Aug · GS2 · note
94. Registration of Births and Deaths (Amendment) Bill, 2026 · 4 Aug · GS2 · note
95. Food Safety and Standards Act, 2006: Primary legislation governing food safety in India. · 4 Aug · GS2 · note
96. Taxation and Other Laws (Amendment) Bill, 2026: Introduced by the Union Finance Minister in the Lok Sabha. · 4 Aug · GS2 · note
97. Indian Statistical Institute Bill: Introduced by Union Minister Rao Indrajit Singh. · 4 Aug · GS2 · note
98. Section 498A of the IPC deals with cruelty by the husband or his relatives towards the woman. · 3 Aug · GS2 · note
99. Public Examinations (Prevention of Unfair Means) Amendment Bill, 2026 · 2 Aug · GS2 · note
100. Forest Rights Act (FRA) 2006: Recognizes the rights of Scheduled Tribes and other traditional forest dwellers. · 2 Aug · GS2 · note
101. Hindu Succession Act, 1956: Governs inheritance rights of Hindus, Sikhs, Jains, and Buddhists. · 2 Aug · GS2 · note
102. CAPF (General Administration) Act, 2026: Legislation governing the administration and promotion of CAPF cadres. · 1 Aug · GS3 · note
103. FCRA: Primary law regulating the receipt and usage of foreign contributions by individuals, associations, and companies in India. · 1 Aug · GS2 · note
104. NDPS Act: Legislation to control and regulate the production, manufacture, distribution, and sale of narcotic drugs and psychotropic substances. · 1 Aug · GS3 · note
105. Disaster Management Act: The primary legislation governing disaster response and relief in India. · 1 Aug · GS3 · note

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