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CAMPA Law:
The Inland Vessels Bill, 2021, seeks to regulate and promote the
development of inland waterways transportation in India. It aims
to provide a comprehensive legal framework for the
construction, survey, registration, and operation of inland
vessels. The bill aims to facilitate the growth of inland
waterways as a cost-effective and environmentally friendly
mode of transportation.
The Major Port Authorities Act, 2021, replaces the earlier Major
Port Trusts Act, 1963, and aims to provide greater autonomy to
major ports in India. It seeks to improve governance, efficiency,
and competitiveness of major ports by establishing port
authorities with greater decision-making powers and flexibility in
operations and tariff setting.
The Indian Companies Act provides the legal framework for the
incorporation, regulation, and governance of companies in India.
It defines the rights, responsibilities, and obligations of
companies, shareholders, directors, and other stakeholders. The
act aims to ensure corporate transparency, accountability, and
responsible business practices.
SARFAESI Act:
Labour Codes:
The Code on Wages Bill, 2019, seeks to regulate and simplify the
payment of wages to workers in India. It aims to consolidate and
amend the laws relating to wages and bonus, provide for
a standardized minimum wage, and ensure timely payment of
wages to all workers. The bill provides for the establishment of
wage boards and the setting of minimum wages for different
categories of workers.
The Indian Patents Act provides for the grant and protection of
patents in India. It governs the registration, rights, and
infringement of patents and promotes innovation and
technological development in the country. The act enables
inventors to secure exclusive rights over their inventions and
encourages research and development activities.
POCSO Act:
The Juvenile Justice Act provides for the care, protection, and
rehabilitation of children in conflict with the law and children in
need of care and protection. It establishes a separate justice
system for juveniles and emphasizes their reformation and
reintegration into society. The act seeks to protect the rights and
interests of children in the criminal justice system.
The Child Marriage Restraint Act, also known as the Sarda Act,
seeks to prevent the marriage of children below a certain age. It
aims to protect the rights and well-being of children, particularly
girls, by prohibiting child marriages and promoting their education
and development. The act recognizes the importance of
ensuring the physical, mental, and emotional well-being of
children.
b) The Indian Penal Code (IPC): This law defines and prescribes
punishments for various criminal offenses.
c) The Code of Criminal Procedure (CrPC): It lays down the
procedures to be followed in criminal cases, such as
investigation, trial, and appeals.
Ans: The oldest act of India still in force is the **Indian Penal
Code (IPC)**. It was enacted on 6th October 1860, during the
British colonial rule in India. The IPC was drafted by the first law
commission chaired by Thomas Babington Macaulay. Over the
years, the IPC has undergone amendments, but its core
structure remains intact, and it continues to be an essential
piece of legislation in the Indian legal system.
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