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UK | UK Telecommunications (Security) Act 2021 extends cyber security obligations in telecom industry

The Telecommunications (Security) Act 2021 came into force on November 17, 2021. The Act creates new regulatory framework imposing a wide range

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“A team effort akin to a game of football…”; Supreme Court’s interesting analogy explaining Section 34 of IPC

Supreme Court: Drawing an interesting analogy to explain the scope of Section 34 of IPC, the bench of Sanjay Kishan Kaul and

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Bihar Government notifies stock limits for edible oils

The State Government of Bihar has notified the stock limits on all Edible Oil and Edible Oilseed held by the dealers in

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PM Modi Security Lapse: SC asks P&H HC to ‘secure and preserve’ all records relating to PM’s Punjab tour

Supreme Court: After a massive security lapse that left Prime Minister Narendra Modi stuck on a highway in Punjab for 20 minutes

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Investor Education and Protection Fund Authority (Accounting, Audit, Transfer and Refund), Third Amendment, Rules, 2021

The Ministry of Corporate Affairs has issued the Investor Education and Protection Fund Authority (Accounting, Audit, Transfer and Refund), Third Amendment, Rules,

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NEET 2021-22: Supreme Court allows Counselling with 27% Quota for OBCs and 10% Quota for EWS in All India Quota

Supreme Court: Considering the urgent need to commence the process of Counselling, the bench of Dr. DY Chandrachud* and AS Bopanna, JJ,

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Singapore | Copyright Act, 2021

On November 21, 2021, the Singapore Copyright Act, 2021 came into force. The amendments were made to the existing Copyright Act to

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Explained| Can An Award Be Remitted To The Arbitrator In Absence Of Findings On The Contentious Issues?

Supreme Court: Explaining the provision of remission under Section 34 (4) of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996, the bench of R.

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Draft Electricity (Late Payment Surcharge and related matters) Rules, 2021; open for suggestions till Jan 10, 2022

The Ministry of Power has issued Draft Electricity (Late Payment Surcharge and related matters) Rules, 2021. The rules provide rates of late

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Delinquent employee doesn’t have an absolute right to be represented in departmental proceedings by the agent of his choice: SC

Supreme Court: In a case where the Rajasthan High Court had permitted the respondent employee who is facing disciplinary proceedings to represent

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Government notifies 7.1% as the rate of interest under the special deposit scheme

The Ministry of Finance has notified that the deposits made under the Special Deposit Scheme for Non-Government Provident, Superannuation and Gratuity Funds,

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IRDAI issues guidelines to Surety Insurance Contracts

The Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority of India has published the IRDAI (Surety Insurance Contracts) Guidelines, 2022 on January 3, 2022, which

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Modified reporting requirements for AIFs applicable from September 30, 2022

The Securities Exchange Board of India has stated that the modified reporting requirements shall be applicable to AIFs for quarter ending September

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Explained| Is State Election Commission/Collector’s order under Section 14B(1) of Maharashtra Village Panchayats Act, 1959 refusing to disqualify a Sarpanch/Member of Panchayat appealable?

Supreme Court: Answering an interesting question of law, the Bench of AM Khanwilkar* and CT Ravikumar, JJ has held that no remedy

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Transitional provisions of Sea Cargo Manifest and Transhipment Regulations, 2018 extended till June 30, 2022

The Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs has amended the Sea Cargo Manifest and Transhipment Regulations, 2018 and notified Sea Cargo

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USA Minimum Wages

USA Minimum Wages (updated January 4, 2022) States Previous MW (per hour) Current MW (per hour) Federal $7.25 $7.25 Alaska $10.34 $10.34

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Securities Contracts (Regulation) (Procedure for Holding Inquiry and Imposing Penalties) Rules, 2021 to include Instant Messaging for Service of Notice/Order

The Ministry of Finance has notified the Securities Contracts (Regulation) (Procedure for Holding Inquiry and Imposing Penalties) Rules, 2021 vide notification dated

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“Not a case of lack of promotional opportunities”; No financial upgradation to employee refusing regular promotion for personal reasons: SC

Supreme Court: The bench of R. Subhash Reddy and Hrishikesh Roy*, JJ has held that if a regular promotion is offered but

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Supreme Court Monthly Roundup – December 2021

“Many people with mental health disorders are willing and able to work. However, socio-structural barriers impede their participation in the workforce. People

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“Democratic interests cannot be judicially aborted to preserve unfettered freedom to conduct business, of the few”; Govt. decision to ban MTTs in PPE products ensures adequate PPE in India: SC

“This Court must be circumspect that the rights and freedoms guaranteed under the Constitution do not become a weapon in the arsenal of private businesses to disable regulation enacted in the public interest.”