The Act Beats The Other Law
On conflict, this Act prevails to the extent of the conflict — but it is *in addition to*, not in derogation of, other laws
Read the full guide: Section 38 — DPDP Act compliance guide
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Summary
This Act does not replace your other rights.
On conflict, this Act prevails to the extent of the conflict — but it is *in addition to*, not in derogation of, other laws
Full transcript
This Act does not replace your other rights.
Section 38 says it plainly.
It is in addition to any other law,
and not in derogation of it.
Pause. So what happens in a conflict?
This Act prevails.
But only to the extent of the conflict.
The rest of the other law survives.
Added to, not swapped out.
Both laws stand. This one wins the clash.
s.38 — Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023 + Rules, 2025
Already in force (13 Nov 2025)