Prachi Bhardwaj, Author at SCC Times

Kerala | “No-dowry declaration” to be signed and submitted by all male government employees within one month of marriage vide circular issued by Kerala Government

The Kerala government has issued a circular directing all male government employees to furnish a declaration to their heads of departments within

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USA | Policy Statement on consumer device repairs combating repair restrictions, adopted by FTC

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has with effect from July 21, 2021 unanimously adopted a Policy Statement to combat practices that the

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Corporation to pay dividend in proportion to the amount paid-up on each share notified under LIC General Regulations, 2021

The Life Insurance Corporation of India has notified with effect from July 22, 2021, the Life Insurance Corporation General Regulations, 2021.

Legislation Updates Rules & Regulations

E-filing of pleadings mandatory, where debt is above 100 crores notified vide Debts Recovery Tribunals and Debts Recovery Appellate Tribunals Electronic Filing (Amendment) Rules, 2021

The Ministry of Finance has notified with effect from July 22, 2021, the Debts Recovery Tribunal and Debts Recovery Appellate Tribunals Electronic

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Agency to deposit penalty to the fund constituted under S. 222 of IBC, 2016, notified

The Insolvency and Bankruptcy Board of India has notified with effect from 22nd July 2021, the IBBI (Model Bye-Laws and Governing Board

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License under Customs House Agents Licensing Regulations to be invalid, if licensee is inactive for 1 year, notified vide Customs Brokers Licensing (Amendment) Regulations, 2021

The Central Board of Indirect Taxes (CBIC) with effect from July 23, 2021 has notified the Customs Brokers Licensing (Amendment) Regulations, 2021.

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UK | Judicial Review and Courts Bill introduced in parliament

The Judicial Review and Courts Bill was introduced in UK parliament on July 21, 2021. The Judicial Review and Courts Bill will

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CBDT extends timelines for electronic filing of Income Tax Forms 15CA/15CB

The Central Board of Direct Taxes has issued a press release dated July 20, 2021 vide which CBDT grants further relaxation in

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UK | Scheme to drive trade with developing countries: Consultation launched

The UK Government has launched a consultation dated 19 July, 2021 on new trading rules that will help countries out of poverty

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Draft Drone Rules, 2021 released for public consultation

The Ministry of Civil Aviation (MoCA) has released The Draft Drone Rules, 2021 for public consultation. The Drone Rules, 2021 will replace

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Delhi Goods and Services Tax (Seventh Amendment) Rules, 2020

The Delhi Government has notified Delhi Goods and Services (Seventh Amendment) Rules, 2020 on July 07, 2021, effective from April 01, 2021.

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US | Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act passed by US Senate banning the import of Chinese goods

The US Senate passed Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act on July 14, 2021 to ban the import of products from China’s Xinjiang

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Key outcomes at 47th Session of the UN Human Rights Council

The UN Human Rights Council (HRC) conducted its 47th session, June 21 – July 14, and pushed forward on priority issues as

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UK | Ban on knives, firearms and offensive weapons comes into force

The UK Government has announced ban on knives, firearms and offensive weapons vide press release dated July 14, 2021. The provisions are

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Period for registration of name of child at birth amended under Delhi Registration of Births and Deaths (Amendment) Rules, 2021

The Delhi Government has notified Delhi Registration of Births and Deaths (Amendment) Rules, 2021 on July 09, 2021. The Delhi Registration of

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Manner of furnishing of return or details of outward supplies by short messaging service facility notified under Delhi Goods and Services Tax (Eighth Amendment) Rules, 2020

The Delhi Government has notified Delhi Goods and Services (Eighth Amendment) Rules, 2020 on July 07, 2021, effective from July 01, 2021.

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EU | Guidance on Due Diligence for EU Businesses to address the risk of forced labour in their operations and supply chains

The European Commission has released a guidance dated July 12, 2021 on “Due Diligence for EU Businesses to Address the Risk of

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SCC Times

Kerala | “No-dowry declaration” to be signed and submitted by all male government employees within one month of marriage vide circular issued by Kerala Government

USA | Policy Statement on consumer device repairs combating repair restrictions, adopted by FTC

Corporation to pay dividend in proportion to the amount paid-up on each share notified under LIC General Regulations, 2021

E-filing of pleadings mandatory, where debt is above 100 crores notified vide Debts Recovery Tribunals and Debts Recovery Appellate Tribunals Electronic Filing (Amendment) Rules, 2021

Agency to deposit penalty to the fund constituted under S. 222 of IBC, 2016, notified

License under Customs House Agents Licensing Regulations to be invalid, if licensee is inactive for 1 year, notified vide Customs Brokers Licensing (Amendment) Regulations, 2021

UK | Judicial Review and Courts Bill introduced in parliament

CBDT extends timelines for electronic filing of Income Tax Forms 15CA/15CB

UK | Scheme to drive trade with developing countries: Consultation launched

Draft Drone Rules, 2021 released for public consultation

Delhi Goods and Services Tax (Seventh Amendment) Rules, 2020

US | Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act passed by US Senate banning the import of Chinese goods

Key outcomes at 47th Session of the UN Human Rights Council

UK | Ban on knives, firearms and offensive weapons comes into force

Period for registration of name of child at birth amended under Delhi Registration of Births and Deaths (Amendment) Rules, 2021

Manner of furnishing of return or details of outward supplies by short messaging service facility notified under Delhi Goods and Services Tax (Eighth Amendment) Rules, 2020

EU | Guidance on Due Diligence for EU Businesses to address the risk of forced labour in their operations and supply chains

USA| Colorado Privacy Act passed in Colorado

Mandatory compliances introduced for registration of an Indian Insurance Company having foreign investment

Hong Kong | New guidance on ESG fund disclosures, published