Bare Acts in Plain Language
Every section of Indian law explained in simple English and Hindi — with real-life examples. Free for everyone. No login required.
New Criminal Codes (2023)
REPLACED IPC / CrPC / EVIDENCE ACTCrPC vs BNSS — Complete Section-by-Section Comparison Table
Find the BNSS / BNS equivalent of every CrPC / IPC section. In force from 1 July 2024.
Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS)
Replaced the Indian Penal Code (IPC) in 2024. Governs criminal offences.
Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS)
Replaced the Code of Criminal Procedure (CrPC) in 2024. Governs criminal procedure.
Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam (BSA)
Replaced the Indian Evidence Act in 2024. Governs admissibility of evidence.
Other Acts
Indian Penal Code (IPC)
Replaced by BNS in 2024 but still applicable to offences committed before July 2024.
Code of Criminal Procedure (CrPC)
Replaced by BNSS in 2024 but governs pre-2024 criminal proceedings.
Indian Evidence Act
Replaced by BSA in 2024. Governs evidence rules in Indian courts.
Code of Civil Procedure (CPC)
Governs procedure in civil courts — suits, appeals, execution of decrees.
GST Act
Goods and Services Tax Act — central indirect tax legislation.
Information Technology Act
Governs cybercrime, electronic records, and digital signatures.
Limitation Act
Prescribes time limits within which suits and appeals must be filed.
Disclaimer: Plain-language explanations on this page are for educational reference only and do not constitute legal advice. Always consult the official gazette text and a qualified advocate for legal matters. For how courts have interpreted these provisions, see Apex Digest Supreme Court judgments.