Amendments to Schedule V of the Companies Act, 2013
The Ministry of Corporate Affairs (MCA) notifies amendments to Schedule V of the Companies Act, 2013 vide Notification dated 18.03.2021[1]. The amendments
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USA | American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA), 2021
On 11th March, 2021, the US President, Joe Biden has signed the American Rescue Plan Act[1] (ARPA), 2021. The ARPA Act is
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Singapore | Electronic Transactions (Amendment) Act 2021
Singapore has passed the Electronics Transactions (Amendment) Act, 2021 on 25th Feb, 2021 and it shall come into operation on 19th March,
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Insurance (Amendment) Bill, 2021 passed by Rajya Sabha
On 18th March, 2021, Rajya Sabha has passed the Insurance (Amendment) Bill, 2021. The Bill amends the Insurance Act, 1938. The Act
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South Australia | Termination of Pregnancy Act, 2021, passed
The Government of South Australia has passed the Termination of Pregnancy Act, 2021 on 11th March, 2021. The Act has been passed
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Saudi Arabia | New 90-days temporary work visa announced
Saudi Arabia has announced 90-days temporary work visa for foreign nationals to work in Saudi Arabia. The key features are: The new
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Residential status of certain individuals under Income-tax Act, 1961, relaxation provided against double taxation
The Ministry of Finance has issued a Circular[1] dated 03.03.2021 providing relaxation to certain individuals with respect to their residential status under
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Rajya Sabha passes Medical Termination of Pregnancy (Amendment) Bill, 2021
The Rajya Sabha has passed the Medical Termination of Pregnancy (Amendment) Bill, 2021 to amend the Medical Termination of Pregnancy Act, 1971
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Securities and Exchange Board of India (Annual Report) Rules, 2021
On March 12, 2021, the Ministry of Finance has notified SEBI (Annual Report) Rules, 2021. Under the Rules, the Securities and Exchange
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On 10th March, 2021, the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways has notified the All India Tourist Vehicles (Authorisation or Permit) Rules,
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Arbitration and Conciliation (Amendment) Act, 2021
On 11th March, 2021, the Central Government has notified the ‘The Arbitration and Conciliation (Amendment) Act, 2021’. The Amendment Act is deemed
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ICDR | International Dispute Resolution Procedures, modified
The International Centre for Dispute Resolution (ICDR) issued a revised set of rules to the ICDR Dispute Resolution Procedures (including the Mediation
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COVID-19 | New York Legislature Passes COVID-19 Vaccine Paid Leave Law
The New York Legislature has passed COVID-19 Vaccine Paid Leave Bill under the New York Paid Sick Leave Law. The Bill grants
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Malaysia | The Emergency (Employees’ Minimum Standards of Housing, Accommodations and Amenities) (Amendment) Ordinance 2021 By
The Emergency (Employees’ Minimum Standards of Housing, Accommodations and Amenities) (Amendment) Ordinance 2021[1] came into operation on 26th February, 2021. The Amendment
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India | Cabinet approves PLI Scheme for Pharmaceuticals
The Ministry of Chemicals and Fertilizers have notified Production Linked Incentive Scheme (PLI) for Pharmaceuticals on 3rd March, 2021[1]. Indian pharmaceutical industry
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USA | New Guidance on Continuation of Relief for Employee Benefit Plans and Plan Participants and Beneficiaries Due to the COVID-19 (Novel Coronavirus) Outbreak
The Department of Labor (DOL), the Department of the Treasury, and the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) issued notices providing guidance on the
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Malaysia | Emergency (Prevention and Control of Infectious Diseases) (Amendment) Ordinance 2021
The Emergency (Prevention and Control of Infectious Diseases) (Amendment) Ordinance 2021[1] was passed on 15th February, 2021 and shall come into force
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Karnataka State Dispute Resolution Policy, 2021
The Karnataka Government has passed Karnataka State Dispute Resolution Policy[1], 2020 to combat the rise in pendency of cases in the State
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India | Geospatial Data Guidelines, 2021
On 15th February, 2021, the Department of Science and Technology released Guidelines for acquiring and producing Geospatial Data and Geospatial Data Services
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Puerto Rico | Guidelines on Lactation Room Standards
The Woman’s Advocate Office (‘WAO’) of Puerto Rico has published Guidelines on the Acclimatization of Lactation Rooms[1] on 11th February, 2021. The
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