Important Acts & Laws

Specifies safety requirements for the installation and operation of medical diagnostic X-ray equipment.

Regulates the prevention and control of air pollution by setting standards for emissions and ambient air quality, and controlling industrial and vehicular pollution sources. Hospitals, as significant sources of emissions and generators of hazardous waste, are subject to the provisions of the Act.

Regulates the research, production, and use of atomic energy and radiation sources in India to ensure safety and prevent unauthorized use.

Regulates the management, handling, and disposal of biomedical waste to minimize adverse effects on the environment and human health.

Regulates the advertisement, production, supply, and distribution of tobacco products to minimize their harmful effects on public health.

Provides for the registration and regulation of clinical establishments to ensure minimum standards of facilities and services.

Outlines ethical guidelines for medical professionals in India, including professional conduct, duties, and responsibilities.

Protects consumer rights and interests by providing a legal framework for redressal of consumer grievances related to defective goods, deficient services, and unfair trade practices.

Establishes the Dental Council of India (DCI) to regulate dental education and the dental profession

Establishes a legal and institutional framework for disaster management, including preparedness, response, and mitigation, at the national, state, and district levels.

Regulates the import, manufacture, distribution, and sale of drugs and cosmetics in India to ensure safety, efficacy, and quality.

Prohibits misleading advertisements related to drugs and remedies for certain diseases and disorders.

Regulates the management and disposal of electronic waste to minimize environmental impact and ensure proper recycling and treatment.

Establishes a self-financing social security and health insurance scheme for workers in the organized sector.

Provides for the protection and improvement of the environment and the prevention, control, and abatement of environmental pollution.

Provides for the prevention and containment of epidemic diseases through special measures, including isolation and quarantine.

Establishes the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) to regulate food safety and ensure the availability of safe and wholesome food.

Regulates the management, handling, and disposal of hazardous waste to minimize adverse effects on the environment and human health.

Governs the education and practice of homeopathy, establishing the Central Council of Homeopathy (CCH) as the regulatory authority.

Safeguards the rights of persons affected by HIV/AIDS, prevents discrimination, and ensures access to healthcare.

Provides guidelines for the authorization, maintenance, and functioning of hospitals engaged in organ transplantation.

Governs the formation and enforcement of contracts, including those related to hospital services, employment, and supply of goods and services.

Establishes the Medical Council of India (MCI) to regulate medical education, maintain standards, and oversee registration of medical practitioners.

Ensures that only recognized medical qualifications are granted and conferred by medical institutions in India.

Governs the education and practice of Ayurveda, Siddha, and Unani medicine, establishing the Central Council for Indian Medicine (CCIM) as the regulatory authority.

Establishes the Indian Nursing Council (INC) to regulate nursing education and practice in India.

Governs criminal offenses, including those related to healthcare, such as medical negligence, causing harm or death, and violation of confidentiality.

Governs the use of electronic communication and data, including provisions related to data protection and privacy in healthcare settings.

Regulates the import, manufacture, sale, transport, distribution, and use of insecticides to ensure safety, efficacy, and quality.

Provides for the care, protection, and rehabilitation of children in conflict with the law or in need of care and protection.

Protects the employment and welfare of women during pregnancy, childbirth, and nursing, providing paid leave and other benefits.

Regulates the termination of pregnancy by registered medical practitioners under specific conditions to protect women's health and well-being.

Provides guidelines for the implementation of the Medical Termination of Pregnancy Act, including the maintenance of records and reporting requirements.

Protects the rights of persons with mental illness, ensures access to mental healthcare, and prohibits discrimination.

Regulates the possession, use, sale, purchase, transport, and cultivation of narcotic drugs and psychotropic substances, and provides for the prevention and control of drug abuse.

Implements programs and guidelines for the prevention and control of HIV/AIDS, including awareness, testing, treatment, and care.

Promotes the use of traditional and alternative medicine systems, such as Ayurveda, Yoga, Unani, Siddha, and Homeopathy, to improve healthcare access and quality.

Sets quality and safety standards for healthcare organizations in India, and provides accreditation to those that meet these standards.

Aims to improve healthcare access and quality, focusing on vulnerable population groups and integrating various health programs.

Aims to improve healthcare services and achieve universal health coverage in India by emphasizing primary healthcare, preventive care, and increased public health expenditure.

Establishes the National Medical Commission (NMC) to replace the Medical Council of India (MCI), aiming to improve medical education, training, and practice in India.

Provides an integrated approach to the prevention and control of non-communicable diseases, focusing on early diagnosis, treatment, and referral.

Focuses on providing accessible, affordable, and quality healthcare to the rural population, particularly vulnerable groups.

Aims to meet the healthcare needs of the urban population, particularly the urban poor, by strengthening primary healthcare services.

Regulates noise pollution by prescribing permissible sound levels in different areas and controlling the use of loudspeakers and public address systems.

Promotes equal opportunities and protects the rights of persons with disabilities in areas such as employment, education, and access to public facilities.

Establishes the Pharmacy Council of India (PCI) and State Pharmacy Councils to regulate the pharmacy profession and education.

Prohibits sex selection and regulates prenatal diagnostic techniques to prevent female feticide.

Bans the production, manufacture, import, export, transport, sale, distribution, storage, and advertisement of electronic cigarettes to protect public health.

Provides for the protection of children from sexual assault, harassment, and pornography, and establishes special courts for the speedy trial of such offenses.

Provides legal protection and support to women who are victims of domestic violence, including physical, emotional, sexual, and economic abuse.

Requires industries handling hazardous substances to take out insurance policies to cover potential liability in case of accidents causing death or injury.

Establishes safety standards and procedures for the use of radiation sources and radioactive materials to protect workers, the public, and the environment.

Establishes the Rehabilitation Council of India (RCI) to regulate the training and practice of rehabilitation professionals.

Provides citizens the right to access information held by public authorities to ensure transparency and accountability in government functioning.

Enhances the rights and entitlements of persons with disabilities and provides for their full and effective participation in society.

Regulate medical practice and professional conduct at the state level, in accordance with the provisions of the Indian Medical Council Act.

Regulates the removal, storage, and transplantation of human organs to prevent commercial trading and ensure ethical practices.

Regulates the prevention and control of water pollution by prohibiting the discharge of pollutants into water bodies without proper treatment.

Provides for compensation to workers who suffer injury or illness arising out of and in the course of employment.