law of india

Law of India refers to the system of law in modern India. Some of contemporary Indian law shows substantial European and American influence. Various legislations first introduced by the British are still in effect in modified forms today. During the drafting of the Indian Constitution, laws from Ireland, the United States, Britain, and France were synthesised into a refined set of Indian laws. Indian laws also adhere to the United Nations guidelines on human rights law and the environmental law. Certain international trade laws, such as those on intellectual property, are also enforced in India.

Indian family law is fairly complex, with each religion adhering to its own specific laws. In most states, registering of marriages and divorces is not compulsory. Separate laws govern Hindus, Muslims, Christians, Sikhs, and followers of other religions. The exception to this rule is in the state of Goa, where a uniform civil code is in place, in which all religions have a common law regarding marriages, divorces, and adoption.

There are about 1221 laws as of May 2010[1] However, since there are Central laws as well as State laws, its difficult to ascertain their exact numbers as on a given date and the best way to find the Central Laws in India is from the official website.[2]

Contents [hide]
1 History of Indian law
2 Constitutional and administrative law
3 Criminal law
4 Contract law
5 Labour law
6 Tort law
7 Property law
8 Tax law
8.1 Central Board of Direct Taxes
8.2 Income Tax Act of 1961
8.3 Service tax
9 Trust law
10 Family law
10.1 Hindu Law
10.2 Muslim law
10.3 Christian Law
11 Nationality law
12 Law enforcement
12.1 Police Force
13 See also
14 Notes
15 References
History of Indian law[edit]

Main article: History of indian law
Ancient India represented a distinct tradition of law, and had a historically independent school of legal theory and practice. The Arthashastra, dating from 400 BC and the Manusmriti, from 100 AD, were