Total enactments
12,220
Listed in the catalogue
State Acts of India
Explore the catalogue of State and Union Territory legislation across India. Browse laws by jurisdiction, from local government and land administration to public services, with statutory text available where source records permit.
Jurisdictions
36
States and Union Territories
Legislative scope
Lists II & III
State and shared fields
Access
Free
No sign-up required
Browse the catalogue
Directory of States & Union Territories
Choose a jurisdiction to see its listed Acts.
Showing 36 of 36 jurisdictions
- Andaman and Nicobar IslandsBrowse listed Acts31
- Andhra PradeshBrowse listed Acts448
- Arunachal PradeshBrowse listed Acts185
- AssamBrowse listed Acts1,048
- BiharBrowse listed Acts301
- ChandigarhBrowse listed Acts16
- ChhattisgarhBrowse listed Acts337
- Dadra and Nagar Haveli and Daman and DiuBrowse listed Acts116
- DelhiBrowse listed Acts162
- GoaBrowse listed Acts222
- GujaratBrowse listed Acts507
- HaryanaBrowse listed Acts308
- Himachal PradeshBrowse listed Acts318
- Jammu and KashmirBrowse listed Acts371
- JharkhandBrowse listed Acts160
- KarnatakaBrowse listed Acts395
- KeralaBrowse listed Acts477
- LadakhBrowse listed Acts8
- LakshadweepBrowse listed Acts12
- Madhya PradeshBrowse listed Acts326
- MaharashtraBrowse listed Acts647
- ManipurBrowse listed Acts229
- MeghalayaBrowse listed Acts128
- MizoramBrowse listed Acts146
- NagalandBrowse listed Acts244
- OdishaBrowse listed Acts351
- PuducherryBrowse listed Acts97
- PunjabBrowse listed Acts472
- RajasthanBrowse listed Acts440
- SikkimBrowse listed Acts155
- Tamil NaduBrowse listed Acts442
- TelanganaBrowse listed Acts304
- TripuraBrowse listed Acts134
- Uttar PradeshBrowse listed Acts1,517
- UttarakhandBrowse listed Acts258
- West BengalBrowse listed Acts908
Constitutional framework
How State legislation fits in India
Legislative powers are divided by the Constitution. A subject’s list, the applicable constitutional provisions and any relevant Parliamentary law determine the scope of a State enactment.
List II · State List
Powers reserved to States
The Seventh Schedule assigns matters such as public order, police and public health to State Legislatures, subject to constitutional limits.
List III · Concurrent List
Shared legislative fields
Both Parliament and State Legislatures may make laws on Concurrent List subjects. The Constitution provides rules for resolving conflicts.
Article 254
When laws conflict
For a conflict on a Concurrent List matter, Parliamentary law generally prevails. A State law with Presidential assent may prevail in that State, subject to later Parliamentary action.
What State enactments cover
Key statutory domains
State laws shape services and administration in many fields. Some subjects are shared with Parliament, and applicable central legislation may also govern.
Land & revenue
Land, tenancy & local revenue
Land records, tenancy, agricultural holdings and revenue administration are shaped by State-specific legislation.
Local government
Panchayats & municipalities
State laws establish local bodies, define their powers and set out how local services are administered.
Public order
Police & public safety
State statutes and rules govern police administration, public order and a range of local safety functions.
Health & education
Public services
State legislation covers institutions and services, alongside central law in shared constitutional fields.
Agriculture & water
Rural and natural resources
Agricultural markets, irrigation and related local matters are addressed through State laws and rules.
Transport & utilities
Infrastructure & civic life
State and local frameworks support transport, public utilities and the day-to-day administration of cities and towns.
State legislation · Common questions
Frequently asked questions
What are State Acts?
State Acts are laws passed by a State Legislature within its constitutional powers. The library groups its listed State and Union Territory enactments by jurisdiction.
How do I browse Acts for a particular State or Union Territory?
Choose a jurisdiction from the directory above. Its page lists the Acts in the local catalogue and provides search, filters and links to available statutory text.
How do State Acts differ from Central Acts?
The distinction is primarily legislative: State Legislatures act within their constitutional fields, while Parliament legislates for India. Some subjects are shared, and the Constitution sets out how conflicts are handled.
Does this directory guarantee that every Act is current?
No. This is an information and study library, not an official legal record. Text, language and PDF availability vary, and users should verify the current law and amendments against the relevant Official Gazette.
Why might text or a PDF be unavailable?
Some source records are incomplete or still being processed. The library marks availability rather than filling gaps with unverified text.
Are Union Territories included?
Yes. The directory includes the Union Territories present in the catalogue, alongside the States.