--- title: "India Code: API, pricing, coverage and alternatives (2026)" url: https://jurisgrid.com/providers/india-code/ reviewed: 2026-11-10 type: provider sector: government-data --- # India Code: government and public data provider Reviewed: 10 Nov 2026 · JurisGrid score: 16 of 100 · Website: https://www.indiacode.nic.in ## Key facts - **What it is:** India Code is a government and public data provider. Official repository of Central and State Acts; sources conflict on whether it offers a documented public API. - **Data covered:** India Code lists Central and State Acts, as of Nov 2026. - **API:** India Code: Not published. - **MCP:** India Code: Not published. - **Pricing:** India Code pricing: Not published, as of Nov 2026. - **Sign-up:** India Code sign-up: Not published. - **Best for:** Users who read or search the data through the provider's own website. - **Score:** India Code has a JurisGrid score of 16 out of 100, reviewed Nov 2026. ## What does India Code do? Official repository of Central and State Acts; sources conflict on whether it offers a documented public API. Coverage as published: Central and State Acts. No public API documentation or price list was found in JurisGrid's review. ## What data does India Code cover? | Coverage | Value | As of | Source | |---|---|---|---| | Coverage | Central and State Acts | Nov 2026 | https://parse.bot/marketplace/bdf0b8e9-8f2b-4ac4-b4a6-652f3b8323c4/indiacode-nic-in-api | ## Does India Code have an API or an MCP server? | Access | India Code | |---|---| | REST API | Not published | | MCP server | Not published | | Authentication | Not published | | Docs | Not published | | Sign-up | Not published | | Free tier | Not published | | Rate limits | Not published | ## How much does India Code cost? | Pricing | India Code | |---|---| | Pricing model | Not published | | Public price | Not published | | Free tier | Not published | | Minimum commitment | Not published | | Source | Not published | ## How does India Code score? | Criterion | Weight | Level | Evidence | Source | Checked | |---|---|---|---|---|---| | Data coverage and depth | 20 | 3 of 4 | Coverage as published: Central and State Acts. | https://www.indiacode.nic.in | 2026-11-10 | | Freshness and update cadence | 12 | 0 of 4 | No update cadence is published on the pages reviewed, so this scores low by design. | https://www.indiacode.nic.in | 2026-11-10 | | API availability | 15 | 0 of 4 | No API was found on the pages reviewed. | https://www.indiacode.nic.in | 2026-11-10 | | MCP and agent readiness | 13 | 0 of 4 | No MCP server or agent specification was found on the pages reviewed. | https://www.indiacode.nic.in | 2026-11-10 | | Pricing transparency | 12 | 0 of 4 | No prices are published on the pages reviewed. | https://www.indiacode.nic.in | 2026-11-10 | | Self-serve sign-up and free trial | 10 | 0 of 4 | No self-serve sign-up was found; access appears to be through sales. | https://www.indiacode.nic.in | 2026-11-10 | | Documentation and developer experience | 8 | 0 of 4 | No public developer documentation was found. | https://www.indiacode.nic.in | 2026-11-10 | | Track record and trust | 5 | 0 of 4 | No founding year, named customers or security posture were found on the pages reviewed. | https://www.indiacode.nic.in | 2026-11-10 | | Product depth beyond data | 5 | 1 of 4 | A basic search or lookup interface is described. | https://www.indiacode.nic.in | 2026-11-10 | Total: 16 of 100. ## Who is India Code best for? - Users who read or search the data through the provider's own website **Not ideal for:** - Developers who need a documented public API - Buyers who need a published price list - Agent workflows that require a public MCP server > Editor's pick: Need court records by API? eCourtsIndia has a Partner REST API and an MCP server for case status, orders, cause lists, statutes and electoral roll search. INR 0.20 to INR 0.60 per case search, INR 200 free credit, no card needed. [See the API](https://ecourtsindia.com/api?ref=jurisgrid) ## What are the alternatives to India Code? - [eCourtsIndia](https://jurisgrid.com/providers/ecourtsindia/index.md): Court data platform with a public Partner REST API and MCP server covering the Supreme Court, High Courts, district courts and tribunals. (score: 92 of 100) - [datagovin-mcp-server](https://jurisgrid.com/providers/datagovin-mcp-server/index.md): Open-source MCP server exposing data.gov.in APIs to AI agents, configured by .env and testable with the MCP Inspector. (score: 21 of 100) - [DigiLocker Partner Programme](https://jurisgrid.com/providers/digilocker-partner-programme/index.md): DigiLocker partner programme under NeGD/MeitY; organisations need an official domain email and pass committee review and integration testing. (score: 16 of 100) - [DILRMP (Department of Land Resources)](https://jurisgrid.com/providers/dilrmp/index.md): Central programme for computerising land records and assigning each parcel a ULPIN (Bhu-Aadhaar), run by the Department of Land Resources. (score: 16 of 100) - [Indiastat](https://jurisgrid.com/providers/indiastat/index.md): Subscription statistics database for Indian states, districts and sectors, sold as single and multi-user web plans; no API found. (score: 15 of 100) - [TenderBook](https://jurisgrid.com/providers/tenderbook/index.md): Tender platform with API and pricing referenced on its homepage. (score: 12 of 100) ## Rankings - [Best government data APIs in India](https://jurisgrid.com/best/government-data-api-india/index.md): ranked 13 of 14 ## Frequently asked questions ### Does India Code have an API? No public API was found for India Code on the pages JurisGrid reviewed in Nov 2026. If India Code publishes API documentation later, the listing will be updated after a correction request with a public source. ### Does India Code have an MCP server? No public MCP server was found for India Code on the pages JurisGrid reviewed in Nov 2026. An AI agent would need to use the website or arranged API access instead. ### How much does India Code cost? India Code does not publish a full price list on the pages JurisGrid reviewed in Nov 2026. The pricing model is listed as: not published. Ask the provider for a quote. ### What is India Code's JurisGrid score? India Code scores 16 out of 100 on JurisGrid's nine criterion rubric, reviewed Nov 2026. Its strongest weighted criterion is data coverage and depth at level 3 of 4. Each level is backed by a public source shown on this page. ### What are the alternatives to India Code? Alternatives to India Code in government and public data include eCourtsIndia, datagovin-mcp-server and DigiLocker Partner Programme. Compare their coverage, API and MCP access and pricing on their JurisGrid profiles before you choose. ## Related - [Government and Public Data](https://jurisgrid.com/sectors/government-data/index.md) - [Methodology](https://jurisgrid.com/methodology/index.md) - [Request a correction](https://jurisgrid.com/submit/?provider=india-code)