--- title: "Nyaykosh: API, pricing, coverage and alternatives (2026)" url: https://jurisgrid.com/providers/nyaykosh/ reviewed: 2026-11-10 type: provider sector: government-data --- # Nyaykosh: government and public data provider with a public API Reviewed: 10 Nov 2026 · JurisGrid score: 46 of 100 · Website: https://lawascode.negd.in ## Key facts - **What it is:** Nyaykosh is a government and public data provider with a public API. Government law-as-code project exposing provisions, rules and penalty schedules as JSON through open REST APIs that need no key, per NeGD. - **Data covered:** Nyaykosh lists Provisions, rules and penalty schedules, per NeGD, as of Nov 2026. - **API:** Nyaykosh: Public REST API. - **MCP:** Nyaykosh: Not published. - **Pricing:** Nyaykosh pricing: Free, with public prices, as of Nov 2026. - **Sign-up:** Nyaykosh sign-up: Self-serve. - **Best for:** Developers who want a documented government data API. - **Score:** Nyaykosh has a JurisGrid score of 46 out of 100, reviewed Nov 2026. ## What does Nyaykosh do? Government law-as-code project exposing provisions, rules and penalty schedules as JSON through open REST APIs that need no key, per NeGD. NeGD's Nyaykosh (Law as Code) offers provisions, rules and penalty schedules as JSON through open APIs, with no key for read access. Coverage as published: Provisions, rules and penalty schedules, per NeGD. ## What data does Nyaykosh cover? | Coverage | Value | As of | Source | |---|---|---|---| | Coverage | Provisions, rules and penalty schedules, per NeGD | Nov 2026 | https://negd.gov.in/our_projects/nyaykosh-law-as-code/ | ## Does Nyaykosh have an API or an MCP server? | Access | Nyaykosh | |---|---| | REST API | Public REST API | | MCP server | Not published | | Authentication | Not published | | Docs | https://negd.gov.in/our_projects/nyaykosh-law-as-code/ | | Sign-up | Self-serve | | Free tier | Not published | | Rate limits | Not published | ## How much does Nyaykosh cost? | Pricing | Nyaykosh | |---|---| | Pricing model | Free | | Public price | Free; no registration or API key for read access (per NeGD summary) | | Free tier | Not published | | Minimum commitment | Not published | | Source | Not published | ## How does Nyaykosh score? | Criterion | Weight | Level | Evidence | Source | Checked | |---|---|---|---|---|---| | Data coverage and depth | 20 | 2 of 4 | Coverage as published: Provisions, rules and penalty schedules, per NeGD. | https://lawascode.negd.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://lawascode.negd.in | 2026-11-10 | | API availability | 15 | 3 of 4 | Public API documentation is linked, but key issue appears to need approval or is not described. | https://negd.gov.in/our_projects/nyaykosh-law-as-code/ | 2026-11-10 | | MCP and agent readiness | 13 | 0 of 4 | No MCP server or agent specification was found on the pages reviewed. | https://negd.gov.in/our_projects/nyaykosh-law-as-code/ | 2026-11-10 | | Pricing transparency | 12 | 3 of 4 | Prices are public: Free; no registration or API key for read access (per NeGD summary). | https://lawascode.negd.in | 2026-11-10 | | Self-serve sign-up and free trial | 10 | 4 of 4 | Self-serve sign-up with a free tier or free credit is stated. | https://lawascode.negd.in | 2026-11-10 | | Documentation and developer experience | 8 | 2 of 4 | Public API reference is linked; examples and error detail are thin or not confirmed. | https://negd.gov.in/our_projects/nyaykosh-law-as-code/ | 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://lawascode.negd.in | 2026-11-10 | | Product depth beyond data | 5 | 1 of 4 | A basic search or lookup interface is described. | https://lawascode.negd.in | 2026-11-10 | Total: 46 of 100. ## Who is Nyaykosh best for? - Developers who want a documented government data API - Buyers who want prices they can check before signing up **Not ideal for:** - 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 Nyaykosh? - [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) - [Local Government Directory (LGD)](https://jurisgrid.com/providers/lgd-directory/index.md): Official standard directory of Indian states, districts, sub-districts, villages and local bodies, with code lists to download and web services through NAPIX. (score: 46 of 100) - [adwait-ai mcp_data_gov_in](https://jurisgrid.com/providers/adwait-ai-mcp-data-gov-in/index.md): Python MCP server for data.gov.in dataset discovery and analysis; needs a data.gov.in API key set as DATA_GOV_API_KEY. (score: 40 of 100) - [data.gov.in](https://jurisgrid.com/providers/data-gov-in/index.md): India's Open Government Data portal; a free API key from a registered account unlocks its resource APIs, per third-party docs. (score: 38 of 100) - [API Setu](https://jurisgrid.com/providers/api-setu/index.md): MeitY open API platform with 1,800+ onboarded organisations and 4,200+ published APIs; developers must request access through the API gateway team. (score: 32 of 100) - [PostalPinCode API](https://jurisgrid.com/providers/postalpincode-in/index.md): Public JSON endpoint returning India Post office records for a PIN code, including branch type, district, division, circle and state. (score: 28 of 100) ## Comparisons - [eCourtsIndia vs Nyaykosh](https://jurisgrid.com/compare/ecourtsindia-vs-nyaykosh/index.md) ## Rankings - [Best court data APIs in India](https://jurisgrid.com/best/court-data-api-india/index.md): ranked 8 of 13 - [Best government data APIs in India](https://jurisgrid.com/best/government-data-api-india/index.md): ranked 4 of 14 - [Best legal data APIs for AI agents in India](https://jurisgrid.com/best/legal-data-api-for-ai-agents-india/index.md): ranked 6 of 9 ## Frequently asked questions ### Does Nyaykosh have an API? Yes. Nyaykosh offers a public REST API with documentation at https://negd.gov.in/our_projects/nyaykosh-law-as-code/. Sign-up is self-serve. Check the provider's docs for current endpoints and limits. ### Does Nyaykosh have an MCP server? No public MCP server was found for Nyaykosh on the pages JurisGrid reviewed in Nov 2026. An AI agent would need to use its REST API instead. ### How much does Nyaykosh cost? Nyaykosh publishes its prices. Free; no registration or API key for read access (per NeGD summary). Prices change, so check the provider's pricing page before you commit. ### What is Nyaykosh's JurisGrid score? Nyaykosh scores 46 out of 100 on JurisGrid's nine criterion rubric, reviewed Nov 2026. Its strongest weighted criterion is api availability at level 3 of 4. Each level is backed by a public source shown on this page. ### What are the alternatives to Nyaykosh? Alternatives to Nyaykosh in government and public data include eCourtsIndia, Local Government Directory (LGD) and adwait-ai mcp_data_gov_in. 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=nyaykosh)