Acts & Legislation

Primary Acts

  • Judicature Act

    The fundamental law establishing the structure and jurisdiction of the courts.

  • Code of Criminal Procedure Act

    Legislation governing the procedures for criminal investigations and trials.

  • Penal Code

    The primary legislation defining criminal offenses and their respective punishments.

  • Evidence Ordinance

    The law governing the admissibility of evidence in court proceedings.

  • Motor Traffic Act

    Legislation regulating motor vehicles, traffic rules, and road safety.

  • Poisons Opium and Dangerous Drugs Act

    Laws regulating and controlling poisons and dangerous narcotic substances.

  • Maintenance Act

    Legislation concerning the financial maintenance of spouses, children, and parents.

  • Bribery Act

    Laws aimed at the prevention, investigation, and punishment of bribery.

  • Anti-Corruption Act

    Legislation established to combat corruption, fraud, and related offenses.

  • Prevention of Domestic Violence Act

    Laws providing for the prevention of domestic violence and the protection of victims.

  • Excise Ordinance

    Legislation governing the production, manufacture, and sale of excisable articles.

  • Consumer Protection Authority Act

    Laws protecting consumer rights and regulating trade and commerce practices.

  • Employee’s Trust Fund Act

    Legislation establishing and regulating the national Employee's Trust Fund.

  • Cooperative Societies Law

    Laws governing the registration, operations, and management of cooperative societies.

  • Employee’s Provident Fund Act

    Legislation establishing the national retirement benefits scheme for employees.

  • Urban Development Authority Law

    Laws establishing the UDA and regulating national urban development projects.

  • Mines & Minerals Act

    Legislation regulating the exploration, mining, and processing of minerals.

  • Fauna & Flora Protection Act

    Laws for the protection, conservation, and preservation of wildlife and nature.

  • Forest Ordinance

    Legislation for the conservation, protection, and management of forests.

  • Obscene Publications Act

    Laws prohibiting the production, possession, and distribution of obscene materials.

  • Inland Revenue Act

    The primary legislation governing income tax and inland revenue collections.

  • Foreign Employment Bureau Act

    Laws regulating foreign employment and protecting the rights of migrant workers.

  • Central Environmental Authority Act

    Legislation establishing the CEA and setting national environmental protection standards.

  • Online Safety Act

    Laws regulating online content and protecting users from digital and online harms.

  • Firearms Ordinance

    Legislation regulating the licensing, possession, and use of firearms.

  • Offensive Weapons Ordinance

    Laws prohibiting the possession, use, and distribution of dangerous offensive weapons.

  • Community Based Corrections Act

    Legislation providing alternative non-custodial rehabilitation programs for offenders.

  • Primary Courts Procedure Act

    Laws governing the jurisdiction, administration, and procedures of Primary Courts.

  • Offences Committed Under the Influence of Liquor Act

    Legislation addressing offenses and damages committed while intoxicated.

  • Thoroughfares Act

    Laws relating to the construction, maintenance, and regulation of public roads.

  • Intellectual Property Act

    Law relating to copyright, patents, industrial designs, and trademarks disputes.

  • Tobacco Tax Act

    Legislation governing the imposition and collection of taxes on tobacco products.

  • Recovery of Loans (Special Provisions) Act

    Special provisions facilitating the efficient recovery of loans by institutions.