Kriti, Author at SCC Times

India overhauls Immigration Laws: Key Highlights from the Immigration and Foreigners Rules, 2025

These rules replace decades-old laws to modernize visa, registration and deportation procedures.

Legislation Roundup August 2025: New Income-tax Act; Online Gaming Statute; and more

Discover the latest legislative updates from August 2025, including all the Bills introduced during Monsoon Session, Foreign Legislations, State Legislations, Rules, Notifications; and more.

Legislation Updates Notifications

Immigration and Foreigners Act, 2025 notified: Legal Framework and Repealed Laws

This Act replaced 4 laws to streamline the immigration process and enhance national security.

Legislation Updates Notifications

TRAI registers first 8 Digital Connectivity Rating Agencies; introduces ‘Star rating’ for properties with digital connectivity

India’s 1st standardized framework to evaluate how efficiently buildings are equipped for high- speed, reliable digital access.

Legislation Updates Notifications

Step towards cruelty-free Pilgrimages: DAHD’s Guidelines for the Welfare and Management of Working Equines

On 27-8-2025, the Department of Animal Husbandry and Dairying released the Guidelines for the Welfare and Management of Working Equines during Religious

Legislation Updates Notifications

BCI requests Delhi LG to withdraw notification on Police Stations to be ‘designated place’ for e-recording of evidence of police witnesses

“The right to a fair trial is a cornerstone of our legal system.”

Legislation Updates Rules & Regulations

A New Era in Taxation: Income Tax Act, 2025 Replaces more than 60-Year-Old Law

The Income-tax Tax Act, 2025 is concise, lucid and easy to read and understand which will help in reducing disputes, litigations and provide clearer tax certainty to taxpayers.

Legislation Updates Statutes/Bills/Ordinances

Parliament passes Promotion and Regulation of Online Gaming Bill, 2025 without debate: What Experts are saying

The Promotion and Regulation of Online Gaming Bill, 2025 aims to provide a tailored legal framework to govern each sub-sector of the industry appropriately.

Legislation Updates Rules & Regulations

Delhi BNSS (Service of Summons and Warrants) Rules, 2025 repeal earlier Service of Summons Rules

The Officer In-charge will ensure that identity of women and child victims will not be disclosed in certain cases.

Legislation Updates Rules & Regulations

National Anti-Doping Act, 2022 amended to include provisions of World Anti- Doping Code

The 2025 amendment strengthens the anti-doping framework in India, prohibiting doping.

Manual for Rating of Properties for Digital Connectivity

Legislation Updates Notifications

Telecom Regulatory Authority of India: A step towards future-ready Digital Connectivity Infrastructure

A framework towards making every building in India ready for Digital India vision, enabling more citizens to participate in connected economy and lay down foundation for national growth.

Legislation Updates Rules & Regulations

No More Excess Fee; Parents Gain a Say: Inside Delhi’s School Education (Transparency in Fixation and Regulation of Fees) Act, 2025

An Act to prevent commercialization of education through profiteering by the educational institutions.

Readjustment of Representation of ST in Goa’s Assembly

Legislation Updates Notifications

MoL&J issues Readjustment of Representation of Scheduled Tribes in Assembly Constituencies of the State of Goa Act, 2025

The Act aims to reserve seats in the Goa Legislative Assembly for Scheduled Tribes, ensuring their effective democratic participation and political inclusion.

Mental Healthcare Establishments Classification

Legislation Updates Rules & Regulations

Central Mental Health Authority notifies Classification and Categories of Mental Healthcare Establishments

The amendment aims to strengthen and streamline the functioning of mental health services in India by enhancing accessibility, ensuring better regulation, and improving the overall quality of care.