Digital Signature Certificate for FPI onboarding
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SEBI has introduced a new Digital Signature Certificate (DSC) feature in the Common Application Form (CAF) portal, allowing Foreign Portfolio Investors (FPIs) to complete registration and DSC application in one seamless process. This enhancement simplifies onboarding and promotes greater use of digital functionality.

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IFSCA Global In-House Centres Regulations 2025
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The International Financial Services Centres Authority (Global In-House Centres) Regulations, 2025 aim to position India’s IFSCs as global hubs for high-value financial services, create employment, and strengthen India’s role in the global financial value chain. These regulations outline eligibility, registration procedures, permissible services, and compliance requirements for setting up Global In-House Centres (GICs) in IFSCs.

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Important Legislations 2025
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Discover the latest legislative updates from the Year 2025, including all updates on Notifications from the Ministries and their Departments, RBI, SEBI, Foreign Legislations, State Legislations; and more.

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Legislation Roundup December 2025
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Discover the latest legislative updates from December 2025, including all updates on new Foreign Legislations, State Legislations, Rules, Notifications; and more.

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Personal Appearance of Government Officials Rules 2025
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The Delhi High Court has introduced the Personal Appearance of Government Officials in Court Proceedings Rules, 2025, applicable to all cases involving the government before the High Court, District Courts, and Tribunals under its supervision. The rules outline when officials must appear in person or via video conferencing, classify proceedings into evidence-based, summary, and non-adversarial categories, and emphasize respect and professionalism during hearings.

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IIAC (Transaction of Business of Committees) Regulations 2025
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On 24 December 2025, the India International Arbitration Centre (IIAC) notified the Transaction of Business of Committees Regulations, 2025 to streamline and formalize the internal governance of its committees. The regulations outline procedures for committee meetings, notice requirements, quorum, agenda circulation, and record-keeping.

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Artificial Intelligence Ethics and Accountability Bill
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Artificial Intelligence (Ethics and Accountability) Bill, 2025 introduces a robust framework to ensure ethical AI use in India. It addresses challenges like algorithmic bias, misuse of surveillance, and lack of transparency by establishing an independent Ethics Committee, enforcing strict compliance standards, and prescribing penalties for violations.

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KYC geo tagging
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SEBI has eased geo-tagging requirements for NRIs during digital re-KYC. NRIs can now complete due diligence without being physically in India. The updated app ensures security with random action prompts, time stamping, GPS verification against proof of address, and prevention of spoofed IP connections.

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bills introduced in Rajya Sabha
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On 5-12-2025, many bills were introduced in Rajya Sabha out of which 26 were new acts that might become Acts on approval.

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Industrial Relations Code Removal of Difficulties Order
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The Industrial Relations Code (Removal of Difficulties) Order, 2025 ensures smooth transition by transferring pending cases under old labour laws to corresponding tribunals under the new Code while maintaining adjudication continuity.

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Legal Metrology (General) Sixth Amendment Rules
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Ministry of Consumer Affairs has notified the Legal Metrology (General) Sixth Amendment Rules, 2025, introducing standards for Evidential Breath Analysers. These rules define specifications, features, and compliance requirements for alcohol measurement instruments to enhance public safety and fight alcohol abuse.

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Repeal Guidelines on Credit Supply for Large Borrowers
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The Reserve Bank of India has repealed the guidelines on enhancing credit supply for large borrowers and issued six amendment directions to strengthen prudential norms, improve bank balance sheets, and enhance regulatory oversight.

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RBI guidelines for co-operative banks
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On 4-12-2025, the Reserve Bank of India issued 3 Repeal Directions and one Amendment Direction to harmonize and consolidate business authorization norms for co-operative banks. The move aims to enhance operational autonomy, expand credit outreach, and promote technology-driven solutions while ensuring strong regulatory safeguards.

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RBI Credit Information Reporting Amendments 2025
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On 4-12-2025, the Reserve Bank of India issued 10 Amendment Directions to strengthen the credit information reporting process. The move aims to ensure more frequent, accurate, and timely submission of credit data by Credit Institutions to Credit Information Companies, thereby improving the quality and recency of reports used in credit underwriting and monitoring.

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Legislation Roundup November 2025
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Discover the latest legislative updates from November 2025, including all updates on new 4 Labour Codes, Foreign Legislations, State Legislations, Rules, Notifications; and more.

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NHRC Service Rules
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These Rules are in supersession of the NHRC (Group ‘A’ and Group ‘B’ Posts) Recruitment Rules, 1996 and NHRC (Salaries, Allowances and Conditions of Service of Officers and other Staff) Rules, 2020 and lays down the NHRC pay matrix 2025.

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Patents (Amendment) Rules 2025
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The amendment introduces a new chapter on adjudication of penalties and appeals under the Patents Act, 1970. Key changes include electronic filing of complaints and appeals, structured inquiry procedures, timelines for orders, and digital communication of decisions.

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Enforcement dates of Labour Codes
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The Ministry of Labour and Employment has notified multiple enforcement dates for 4 Labour Codes. Key provisions were brought into effect in phases during 2021, 2023, and 2025, along with the repeal of several earlier labour laws.

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