The Companies Act, 2013, is the main law that governs how companies are formed, operated, and regulated in India. It replaced the older Companies Act of 1956.
It applies to all companies—whether public or private—and ensures they work in a legal, fair, and transparent manner.

The Consumer Protection Act in 2019 is the law that governs the rights of consumers and their interests within the Indian territory. The previous law was enacted in 1986; however, this is entirely new legislation to address current needs like Internet shopping, fraudulent advertising, and unfair trade practices.

The Enemy Property Act, 1968 deals with properties left behind in India by people who migrated to Pakistan or China during and after wars in 1947, 1962, 1965, or 1971. These properties are taken over and managed by the Custodian of Enemy Property for India.

In 2017, the law was amended to strengthen the government's powers and prevent legal claims on these properties by heirs or relatives of those who migrated to enemy countries.

The Family Courts Act, 1984, was made to set up special courts to deal with family matters like:

• Marriage and divorce
• Child custody and guardianship
• Alimony and maintenance
• Property disputes between family members

The goal of this Act is to make the process faster, less expensive, and more friendly than regular courts.

The FSS Act, 2006, is the main law in India that ensures the safety and quality of food. It was made to protect public health by regulating how food is manufactured, stored, sold, and distributed.

It created the FSSAI (Food Safety and Standards Authority of India) to set food standards and check if companies follow them.

This law deals with the rules for adoption and maintenance among Hindus. It applies to Hindus, Buddhists, Jains, and Sikhs.

The Hindu Marriage Act, 1955, is a law that governs marriage and divorce among Hindus in India. It applies to Hindus, Buddhists, Jains, and Sikhs.

It lays down rules for:

This law explains who can be the guardian of a Hindu minor (a person below 18 years of age) and what powers they have.

The Hindu Succession Act, 1956, deals with inheritance and property rights among Hindus, Buddhists, Jains, and Sikhs.

It explains who will get the property of a Hindu person after their death if there is no will (called intestate succession).

The Indian Divorce Act, 1869 is the main law for divorce and legal separation for Christians in India. It governs matters like:

• Divorce
• Judicial separation
• Alimony (maintenance)
• Custody of children

It applies to both husband and wife if they are Christians (or at least one is a Christian) and are married under Christian rites.