Laws & Regulations
Every Indian financial law explained simply — tax rules, market regulations, banking rights, consumer protection, property laws & more. 100% free, always up-to-date.
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Most Important for Every Indian
These three laws affect virtually every Indian — whether you're salaried, run a business, or invest. Understand these first.
Income Tax Act, 1961
Tax slabs, deductions (80C/80D), capital gains, ITR filing deadlines — everything about direct tax
Read Guide →GST — Goods & Services Tax
Rate structure, registration thresholds, ITC rules, e-invoicing & return filing calendar
Read Guide →Consumer Protection Act, 2019
Your 6 consumer rights, complaint process, e-commerce rules & dark pattern bans
Read Guide →Tax Regulations
Income Tax Act, 1961
India's primary direct tax law — slabs, deductions, capital gains, TDS rules & filing deadlines
GST — Goods & Services Tax
Rate structure (0-28%), registration thresholds, ITC rules, e-invoicing & return filing calendar
TDS & TCS Rules
Rates, thresholds, due dates, TAN requirements, Form 26AS & penalties for non-compliance
Commodity, Precious Metals & Mining Regulations
Gold Regulations in India
BIS hallmarking, GST, import duty, capital gains tax, SGB, gold loans, PMLA and NRI customs rules.
Silver Regulations in India
Silver taxation, import duty, Silver ETF rules, MCX derivatives, industrial use and compliance basics.
Precious Metals, Diamonds & Strategic Minerals
Platinum, palladium, diamonds, gemstones, lithium, rare earths and mining-law compliance in India.
Investment & Market Regulations
SEBI Regulations
Investor protection, mutual fund rules, insider trading, IPO regulations & SCORES complaints
Cryptocurrency & VDA Rules
30% flat tax, 1% TDS, no loss set-off, gift tax rules & legal status of crypto in India
FEMA — Foreign Exchange Rules
LRS limits ($250K), TCS on forex, NRE/NRO/FCNR accounts & overseas investment rules
Banking & Insurance
RBI Regulations
Customer rights, fraud liability, UPI rules, lending norms, deposit insurance (₹5L) & ombudsman
IRDAI — Insurance Regulations
Policyholder rights, claim settlement, free-look period, health portability & motor insurance rules
Pension & Retirement Schemes
NPS rules, APY benefits, EPF withdrawal, tax benefits & retirement planning framework
Negotiable Instruments Act
Section 138 cheque bounce, promissory notes, bills of exchange & director liability
SARFAESI Act — Bank Recovery
NPA recovery mechanism, Section 13 process, DRT appeals, borrower rights & CERSAI
PMLA — Money Laundering
ED investigations, suspicious transaction reporting, property attachment, FIU-IND & FATF compliance
Business & Company Law
Companies Act, 2013
Incorporation, annual compliance, board requirements, CSR obligations & company types
Benami & Black Money Laws
Cash transaction limits, benami property rules, PMLA & reporting thresholds you must know
Insolvency & Bankruptcy Code
NCLT process, CIRP timeline, liquidation waterfall, personal insolvency & Section 29A eligibility
Indian Contract Act, 1872
Contract essentials, void vs voidable, breach remedies, indemnity, guarantee, bailment & agency
Partnership & LLP Act
Partnership Act 1932, LLP Act 2008, registration, compliance, taxation & comparison
Competition Act (CCI)
Anti-competitive agreements, cartels, abuse of dominance, merger control & leniency programme
Startup India & MSME
DPIIT recognition, tax exemptions, Udyam registration, MUDRA loans & government schemes
Arbitration & Conciliation
ADR mechanisms, domestic & international arbitration, mediation, award enforcement & time limits
Property & Real Estate
RERA — Real Estate Regulation
Home buyer rights, builder obligations, carpet area rules, delay compensation & complaint process
Stamp Duty & Registration
State-wise stamp duty rates, registration process, TDS on property & Transfer of Property Act
Succession & Inheritance Laws
Hindu Succession Act, will writing, nomination vs legal heir & ancestral property rights
Consumer & Employee Protection
Consumer Protection Act, 2019
Your 6 consumer rights, filing complaints, e-commerce rules, CCPA & dark pattern bans
Labour Laws — Employee Rights
PF rules, ESI benefits, gratuity calculation, maternity leave, minimum wages & new Labour Codes
Data Protection Act (DPDPA 2023)
Your data rights, consent rules, children's data protection, penalties up to ₹250 Cr & compliance
Information Technology Act, 2000
Digital signatures, cybercrimes & penalties, intermediary liability, IT Rules 2021 & social media compliance
Right to Information Act, 2005
Filing RTI applications, fee structure, appeals process, exemptions & proactive disclosure
POSH Act & Workplace Safety
Sexual harassment prevention, ICC formation, complaint process, employer obligations & OSH Code
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⚠️ Disclaimer
All content is for educational and informational purposes only and does not constitute legal, tax, or financial advice. While we strive for 100% accuracy, laws and regulations change frequently. Always refer to the official gazette notifications and consult a qualified Chartered Accountant (CA), Company Secretary (CS), or legal professional before making any financial or legal decisions. Last reviewed: March 2026.