Workmen's Compensation Act 1923

The Workmen's Compensation Act 1923 is a legislation that provides financial compensation to workers who suffer injuries or disabilities while on the job. Key points:

Applies to workers earning less than a certain wage
Covers injuries or deaths due to accidents or occupational diseases
Provides medical benefits and compensation for temporary or permanent disability
Also covers death benefits for dependents

Consumer Protection Act 1986

The Consumer Protection Act 1986 is a law that aims to protect consumers from unfair or deceptive trade practices. Key points:

Defines a consumer as anyone who purchases goods or services for personal use
Establishes consumer courts to resolve disputes
Provides for compensation for defects in goods or services
Covers unfair trade practices and misleading advertisements

Consumer Protection Act 2019

The Consumer Protection Act 2019 is an updated version of the 1986 Act, with additional provisions for modern consumer issues. Key points:

Includes e-commerce transactions within its scope
Establishes a Central Consumer Protection Authority
Provides for stricter penalties for unfair trade practices
Also covers product liability and consumer rights

Mental Health Act 1987

The Mental Health Act 1987 is a law that aims to provide care and protection to individuals with mental illnesses. Key points:

Defines mental illness and provides for voluntary and involuntary admissions
Establishes mental health authorities to oversee care and treatment
Provides for the rights of mentally ill individuals, including confidentiality
Covers rehabilitation and aftercare services

Bombay Prohibition Act 1949

The Bombay Prohibition Act 1949 is a law that regulates the manufacture, sale, and consumption of intoxicating liquors in the state of Maharashtra. Key points:

Prohibits the manufacture, sale, and consumption of liquor without a license
Establishes a licensing authority to regulate liquor trade
Provides for penalties for violating the Act
Also covers rules for liquor storage and transportation

Poison Act 1919

The Poison Act 1919 is a law that regulates the possession, sale, and use of poisonous substances. Key points:

Defines poisonous substances and provides for licensing requirements
Establishes rules for storage, sale, and use of poisons
Provides for penalties for violating the Act
Covers exemptions for certain professions, such as medicine

Dangerous Drugs Act 1930

The Dangerous Drugs Act 1930 is a law that regulates the manufacture, sale, and possession of dangerous drugs. Key points:

Defines dangerous drugs and provides for licensing requirements
Establishes rules for manufacture, sale, and possession
Provides for penalties for violating the Act
Covers exemptions for certain professions, such as medicine

Drug Control Act 1950

The Drug Control Act 1950 is a law that aims to regulate the import, export, and distribution of drugs. Key points:

Establishes a drugs control authority to oversee the trade
Provides for rules on labeling, packaging, and pricing
Covers standards for quality and purity of drugs
Also provides for penalties for violating the Act

Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act 1985

The Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act 1985 is a law that regulates the manufacture, sale, and possession of narcotic and psychotropic substances. Key points:

Defines narcotic and psychotropic substances and provides for licensing requirements
Establishes rules for manufacture, sale, and possession
Provides for penalties for violating the Act, including fines and imprisonment
Covers exemptions for certain professions, such as medicine

Drug and Cosmetics Act 1940

The Drug and Cosmetics Act 1940 is a law that regulates the manufacture, sale, and distribution of drugs and cosmetics. Key points:

Establishes standards for quality and purity of drugs and cosmetics
Provides for rules on labeling, packaging, and pricing
Covers licensing requirements for manufacturers and sellers
Also provides for penalties for violating the Act

Drug and Cosmetics Rule 1945

The Drug and Cosmetics Rule 1945 is a set of rules that provide detailed guidelines for the implementation of the Drug and Cosmetics Act 1940. Key points:

Provides for standards for quality and purity of drugs and cosmetics
Establishes rules for labeling, packaging, and pricing
Covers guidelines for licensing and inspections
Also provides for penalties for violating the rules

Drugs and Magic Remedies (Objectionable Advertisements) Act 1954

The Drugs and Magic Remedies (Objectionable Advertisements) Act 1954 is a law that regulates advertisements for drugs and magic remedies. Key points:

Prohibits advertisements that are false, misleading, or obscene
Establishes rules for advertising standards
Provides for penalties for violating the Act
Covers exemptions for certain types of advertisements

Indian Penal Code (IPC) 1860

The Indian Penal Code (IPC) 1860 is the main criminal code of India, which provides a comprehensive set of laws for criminal offenses. Key points:

Defines various types of criminal offenses, including murder, theft, and assault
Provides for penalties, including fines and imprisonment
Establishes rules for criminal procedure and evidence
Covers defenses and exceptions to criminal liability

Code of Criminal Procedure (CrPC) 1973

The Code of Criminal Procedure (CrPC) 1973 is a law that provides a detailed set of rules for the investigation, trial, and punishment of criminal offenses. Key points:

Establishes rules for police investigations and arrests
Provides for rules on bail, bonds, and detention
Covers procedures for trial and sentencing
Also provides for rules on appeals and revision

Medical Termination of Pregnancy (MTP) Act 1971

The Medical Termination of Pregnancy (MTP) Act 1971 is a law that provides for the termination of pregnancy under certain conditions. Key points:

Allows for termination of pregnancy up to 20 weeks
Establishes rules for medical termination, including requirements for medical opinion
Provides for confidentiality and anonymity
Covers penalties for unauthorized termination

Pharmacy Act 1948

The Pharmacy Act 1948 is a law that regulates the profession of pharmacy, including the manufacture, sale, and distribution of drugs. Key points:

Establishes standards for pharmacy education and practice
Provides for rules on licensing and registration
Covers guidelines for pharmacy operations, including storage and dispensing
Also provides for penalties for violating the Act

Transplantation of Human Organs and Tissues Act 1994

The Transplantation of Human Organs and Tissues Act 1994 is a law that regulates the transplantation of human organs and tissues. Key points:

Allows for transplantation of organs and tissues from living and deceased donors
Establishes rules for consent and authorization
Provides for rules on organ and tissue retrieval and storage
Covers penalties for unauthorized transplantation

Epidemic Diseases Act 1897

The Epidemic Diseases Act 1897 is a law that provides for measures to prevent the spread of epidemic diseases. Key points:

Empowers the government to take measures for disease control, including quarantine and vaccination
Establishes rules for reporting and notification of diseases
Provides for penalties for violating the Act
Covers powers for inspection and search

Biomedical Waste Management Rules 2016

The Biomedical Waste Management Rules 2016 are a set of rules that provide guidelines for the management of biomedical waste. Key points:

Establishes standards for segregation, storage, and disposal of biomedical waste
Provides for rules on labeling and packaging
Covers guidelines for transportation and treatment
Also provides for penalties for non-compliance

Indian Evidence Act 1872

The Indian Evidence Act 1872 is a law that provides for the rules of evidence in civil and criminal proceedings. Key points:

Defines what constitutes evidence, including oral and documentary evidence
Establishes rules for admissibility and relevance of evidence
Provides for rules on burden of proof and presumptions
Covers rules for expert testimony and opinion evidence

Juvenile Justice (Care and Protection of Children) Act 2015

The Juvenile Justice (Care and Protection of Children) Act 2015 is a law that aims to provide care and protection to children in need of care and protection. Key points:

Defines a child as anyone below the age of 18
Establishes rules for juvenile justice, including procedures for investigation and trial
Provides for rules on care and protection, including foster care and adoption
Covers penalties for cruelty to children

Prevention of Food Adulteration Act 1954

The Prevention of Food Adulteration Act 1954 is a law that aims to prevent the adulteration of food. Key points:

Defines food adulteration and provides for penalties
Establishes rules for food standards and quality control
Provides for rules on labeling and packaging
Covers powers for inspection and sampling

Prevention of Food Adulteration Rules 1955

The Prevention of Food Adulteration Rules 1955 are a set of rules that provide detailed guidelines for the implementation of the Prevention of Food Adulteration Act 1954. Key points:

Establishes standards for food quality and purity
Provides for rules on labeling, packaging, and pricing
Covers guidelines for inspection, sampling, and analysis
Also provides for penalties for non-compliance

LEGISLATION RELATING TO MEDICAL PROFESSION