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The Law Library explains Indian criminal and family law section by section, in plain English, with the old IPC, CrPC and Evidence Act numbers next to the new ones. It is prepared by Adv. Mridul Jindal for people who want to understand a section before they speak to a lawyer.
हिंदी में: इस लॉ लाइब्रेरी में नए आपराधिक कानूनों (BNS, BNSS, BSA) की हर धारा सरल भाषा में, पुरानी धारा संख्या के साथ दी गई है।
New criminal laws (in force from 1 July 2024)
| Act | Replaced | What it covers |
|---|---|---|
| BNS 2023 | IPC 1860 | Offences and punishments — 358 sections, 20 chapters |
| BNSS 2023 | CrPC 1973 | Criminal procedure: FIR, arrest, bail, trial, appeals — 531 sections, 39 chapters |
| BSA 2023 | Evidence Act 1872 | Evidence, documents, electronic records, burden of proof — 170 sections, 12 chapters |
Free tools
- IPC to BNS converter
- CrPC to BNSS converter
- Evidence Act to BSA converter
- BNS bailable offence checker
- Cheque bounce limitation calculator
Family and Hindu law
| Act | What it covers |
|---|---|
| Hindu Marriage Act, 1955 | Valid marriage, registration, divorce, mutual consent, maintenance and custody |
| Hindu Succession Act, 1956 | Inheritance without a will, daughters’ coparcenary rights, wills |
| Hindu Adoptions and Maintenance Act, 1956 | Adoption, and maintenance of wife, children, parents and dependants |
| Hindu Minority and Guardianship Act, 1956 | Natural guardians, a minor’s property, welfare of the child |
| Domestic Violence Act, 2005 | Protection, residence, monetary, custody and compensation orders |
| Special Marriage Act, 1954 | Civil and inter-religion marriage, registration and divorce |
| Dowry Prohibition Act, 1961 | Giving, taking and demanding dowry; return of dowry to the woman |
Coming next
Detailed pages on the most searched sections, such as Section 318 BNS (cheating), Section 103 BNS (murder), Section 482 BNSS (anticipatory bail) and Section 13B HMA (mutual consent divorce).
Need help with a case? See our criminal law and family law practice pages or book a consultation.
Prepared by Adv. Mridul Jindal, Law Chambers of Mridul Jindal, Indirapuram, Ghaziabad. Last updated 11 November 2026. Summaries are in plain English for general information and are not the text of the law or legal advice; always read the official text on India Code. Disclaimer.
