How to Read a Bare Act Correctly | A Practical Guide for Law Students The Bar Council of India mandates that all aspiring advocates must pass the All India Bar Examination (AIBE) to obtain a Certificate of Practice (CoP). For AIBE XXI (21) 2026, candidates are required to use Bare Acts without annotations, commentary, or notes during the exam. This requirement highlights a critical gap in legal education: many law students struggle to interpret Bare Acts effectively, leading to poor performance in exams and courtroom settings. This guide addresses that gap by providing a structured approach to understanding and utilizing Bare Acts. A Bare Act is the unaltered text of a law enacted by Parliament or a State Legislature. It includes the exact statutory language, incorporated amendments, and definitions without any interpretive commentary. In India, courts rely solely on the Bare Act for legal interpretation, making it an essential tool for both academic study and legal practice. For AIBE 2026, candidates must master these texts to answer questions accurately, as the exam tests the precise application of legal provisions. The structure of a Bare Act includes several key components: the Long Title, which states the law’s purpose; the Preamble, which outlines its objectives; the Definitions Section, which clarifies key terms; the Main Body, divided into Parts, Chapters, and Sections; Schedules, which contain procedural forms or lists; and Amendments, which reflect changes to the original law. The Definitions Section is particularly critical, as many legal terms are defined here and referenced throughout the Act. Ignoring this section often leads to confusion and errors in interpretation.#bharatiya_nyaya_sanhita #bar_council_of_india #all_india_bar_examination #bare_act #constitution_of_india
