Shubhi, Author at SCC Times

Court Fees Act Reforms Under Jan Vishwas

Jan Vishwas (Amendment of Provisions) Act, 2026: Administrative Penalty Regime for Stamp Sale Violations under the Court Fees Act

With effect from 8 July 2026, the Jan Vishwas reforms to the Court Fees Act, 1870 replace criminal penalties for stamp-related violations with civil penalties and establish administrative adjudication and appeal mechanisms.

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“100%” Must Mean 100%: CCPA Penalises Storia Foods and Mrs. Bectors with ₹1 Lakh Fine

CCPA has penalised Storia Foods and Mrs. Bectors with a ₹1 lakh fine each for misleading “100%” advertising, reinforcing that absolute claims must be truthful, verifiable, and consumer-centric.

Appointments & Transfers News

Karnataka Appoints Kunal Vajani and Omar Hoda as Additional Advocate Generals for Supreme Court

Karnataka Government has appointed Advocates Kunal Vajani and Omar Hoda as Additional Advocate Generals to represent the State before the Supreme Court.

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Immigration and Foreigners (Amendment) Order, 2026: Key Changes in OCI Status, Permit Rules, and Protected Areas

MHA has notified the Immigration and Foreigners (Amendment) Order, 2026, redefining OCI status, easing permit rules, and revising protected areas in Rajasthan.

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Ministry of Power Sets Standard Timelines for ISTS Projects

The Ministry of Power has approved standardized timelines for ISTS projects to improve planning, coordination, and timely execution across India’s transmission network.

SHe-Box 2.0 Launched for Safer Workplaces

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Towards Safer Workplaces: SHe-Box 2.0 Enhances PoSH Act Implementation

Ministry of Women and Child Development has launched SHe-Box 2.0 to strengthen digital redressal mechanisms and promote safe, inclusive workplaces for women.

Legislation Updates Rules & Regulations

Health Ministry Ends Over-the-Counter Sale of Cough Syrups; Prescription Now Mandatory

With Drugs (Fifth Amendment) Rules, 2026, notified, the Health Ministry has withdrawn cough syrups from the Schedule K exemptions, making a doctor’s prescription mandatory.

DGS Advisory for Indian Seafarers in Gulf

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India Issues Advisory for Indian Seafarers as Gulf Security Risks Escalate

DGS issues advisory directing Indian seafarers and RPSL and shipping companies to exercise heightened caution and limit deployment in Gulf conflict zones during rising security threats.

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Timeline Relief for Merchant Bankers: SEBI Defers Key SBU and Financial Norm Deadlines

SEBI has extended SBU, net worth and liquidity compliance deadlines for merchant bankers, responding to industry concerns and aligning key regulatory milestones with the financial year-end.

FEMA Non-debt Instruments Third Amendment Rules

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FEMA Third Amendment Rules, 2026 Reshape Investor Definition, Tighten Investment Limits and Strengthen Approval Framework

The Ministry of Finance has brought major FEMA reforms in 2026, expanding the scope of eligible investors while strengthening national security checks.

Form 16 replaced by Form 130 Income Tax Act 2025

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Your Employer Will Issue Form 130 This June — Not Form 16. Here Is What Changed and What It Means for Your Tax Return

India’s most familiar salary document has a new name, a new structure and a new statutory basis. Form 16, the TDS certificate that salaried employees have received every June for decades, has been replaced by Form 130 under the Income-Tax Act, 2025. If you are a salaried employee, a pensioner, or an employer running payroll, this is what you need to know.

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BCI Announces 24th Qualifying Examination for Foreign Law Graduates; Applications Begin June 25

BCI has announced the 24th Qualifying Examination for Indian nationals with foreign law degrees, to be held from 15 July to 21 July 2026.

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India Exempts Foreign Institutional Investors and BIS from Tax on G-Secs Income to Deepen Bond Market and Attract Global Capital: Income-tax (Amendment) Ordinance 2026

Income-tax (Amendment) Ordinance, 2026 provides a tax exemption on interest income and capital gains from government securities for FIIs and BIS, to boost foreign investment and market liquidity, effective from 1 April 2026.

Senior Citizens Welfare Fund interest rate 6.85%

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From 3.35% to 6.85%: Finance Ministry Raises Senior Citizens Welfare Fund Interest Rate for FY 2025—26

The Ministry of Finance has more than doubled the interest rate applicable to the Senior Citizens Welfare Fund from 3.35% to 6.85% for FY 2025—26. The revision, notified on 8 June 2026, directly strengthens the fund’s capacity to support healthcare, financial security and livelihood initiatives for the elderly.

Legislation Updates Rules & Regulations

Courts May Use AI, Judges Retain Control: Inside Supreme Court’s Draft AI Regulations

The Supreme Court has released the draft Regulations for Use of Artificial Intelligence in Courts, 2026, allowing AI to improve efficiency while firmly reserving adjudication, sentencing, and credibility assessment as core judicial functions, grounded in trust, transparency, and institutional accountability.

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The Vegan Checkmark Is Now Official: FSSAI Mandates Clearer Labelling Standards

FSSAI has notified Food Safety and Standards (Vegan Foods) Amendment Regulations, 2026, mandating standardized vegan labeling, logo specifications, and stricter certification norms to strengthen transparency and consumer trust.

Bihar Repeals Shops and Establishments Act 2025

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Bihar Moves to Eliminate Regulatory Overlap in Labour Laws: Shops and Establishments Act, 2025 Repealed by Ordinance

Bihar Governor promulgates the Bihar Shops and Establishments (Regulation of Employment and Conditions of Service) (Repeal) Ordinance, 2026, repealing the 2025 Act to streamline labour laws.

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Zomato, Swiggy, Uber and 12 Others Already Onboarded: Labour Ministry Sets June 21 as Final Deadline for All Aggregators to Register on eShram

The Ministry of Labour and Employment has directed all online aggregators to complete onboarding and API integration on the eShram portal by 21 June 2026, warning that non-compliance may attract penalties under Section 133 of the Code on Social Security, 2020.

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Two New Election Tribunals, Six-Week Disposal Target, ₹30,000 Filing Fee: BCI Acts on Supreme Court Directions for Bar Council Election Disputes

Following directions from the Supreme Court in Savita Devi v. Union of India finding the existing dispute resolution mechanism for State Bar Council elections inadequate, the Bar Council of India has notified two new Election Tribunals, headed by Justice Deepak Gupta and Justice Hima Kohli respectively.

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EPF Coverage under the ₹15,000 Wage Ceiling: Membership and Contribution Rules Explained

Labour Ministry has announced a ₹15,000 wage ceiling for EPF coverage under the Code on Social Security.