📚 Year-wise List of Central Acts (1947–2022)

The Ministry of Law and Justice provides comprehensive lists of Central Acts in both chronological and alphabetical formats. These documents include the name of each Act, its year of enactment, and its Act number. The latest versions are available as of August 12, 2025, and can be accessed here:

• Chronological List: Organized by the year of enactment.

• Alphabetical List: Organized by the name of the Act.

📥 Accessing Full Texts of Acts

For detailed information and the full text of each Act, you can visit the official India Code website:India Code

• India Code – Central Acts: Browse and search for specific Acts by name, year, or subject. India Code

This platform provides the complete, up-to-date text of each Act, along with details on amendments and related rules.

🔍 Example: Recent Acts Enacted in 2022

Here are some notable Acts passed by the Parliament of India in 2022:

• Criminal Procedure (Identification) Act, 2022: Enacted to provide for the identification of prisoners and related matters.

• Weapons of Mass Destruction and their Delivery Systems (Prohibition of Unlawful Activities) Amendment Act, 2022: Amended to enhance provisions related to the prohibition of unlawful activities concerning weapons of mass destruction.

• National Anti-Doping Act, 2022: Established to combat doping in sports and promote clean competition.

• Family Courts (Amendment) Act, 2022: Amended to streamline the functioning of family courts.

• Energy Conservation (Amendment) Act, 2022: Amended to strengthen provisions related to energy conservation.