Supreme Court Launches ‘Su‑Sahayak’ to Ease Public Access to Court Services
‘Su-Sahayak’, the Supreme Court’s interactive virtual guide, simplifying access to e-services and FAQs.
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MGNREGA Repealed, VB—GRAM-G Takes Over: India’s Rural Employment Framework Changes from 1 July 2026
Twenty-one years after MGNREGA established India’s statutory right to rural wage employment, the VB—GRAM-G Act, 2025 takes effect from 1 July 2026.
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Industrial Relations (Central) Rules, 2026: How India’s New Industrial Relations Regime Is Changing
Labour Ministry has notified the Industrial Relations (Central) Rules, 2026 to streamline labour compliance and strengthen India’s industrial relations framework.
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Haryana Labour Welfare Fund: Monthly Contribution Cap Raised from January 2026
Haryana Govt notifies an increase in the Labour Welfare Fund contribution ceiling, raising the employee cap to ₹35 and making the revised limit effective from 1 January 2026.
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Meghalaya’s Largest Communities Finally Heard: Khasi and Garo Declared Official Languages
Meghalaya Government has declared Khasi and Garo as official languages of the State through the Official Languages Ordinance, 2026.
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Inside the SCBA and BCI Letters on the Andhra Pradesh High Court Incident That Has the Entire Legal Community Talking
In the Andhra Pradesh High Court courtroom incident, a young advocate was directed to undergo 24 hours of judicial custody, prompting responses from the SCBA and the BCI, with the Chief Justice of India seeking a report on the matter.
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What Ayush manufacturers need to know about Ashwagandha products: FSSAI issues Advisory
FSSAI has issued an advisory in line with directions from the Ministry of Ayush mandating the root-only use of Ashwagandha in Ayush products.
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Cabinet Clears Proposal to Add Four More Supreme Court Judges, Taking Total Strength to 38
Union Cabinet has approved the proposal to increase the sanctioned judge strength of the Supreme Court of India from 34 to 38 (including CJI).
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Insurance Sector Opened to 100% Foreign Investment Under FEMA; LIC Retains 20% Cap
Finance Ministry has notified the Foreign Exchange Management (Non-Debt Instruments) (Second Amendment) Rules, 2026, permitting up to 100% foreign investment in the insurance sector.
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‘Only Yes Means Yes’: Sex Without Consent Must Be Rape Across EU; European Parliament Urges Commission to Legislate
EU Parliament has decided that sex without freely given consent must be treated as rape across the EU and has urged the Commission to propose EU wide consent based rape laws.
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Maha Govt Clarifies Registration Overlap Between OSHWC Code and Shops & Establishments Act
Maharashtra Govt has issued clarification easing registration requirements for establishments covered under OSHWC Code 2020 and the Maharashtra Shops and Establishments (Regulation of Employment and Conditions of Service) Act, 2017.
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No AOR Exam This Year: Supreme Court Defers Examination to 2027
Supreme Court has postponed the 2026 Advocates-on-Record Examination after reviewing current AOR strength, next examination likely in 2027.
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Maharashtra Notifies Draft Code on Wages Rules, 2026 for Public Consultation: Key Highlights
Maharashtra Government has notified the Draft Code on Wages Rules, 2026 for public consultation, aiming to bring uniformity in wage fixation, payment mechanisms, and worker protections.
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Inclusive by Design: Building an Inclusive Workforce Through Labour Codes
This article aims to examine how India’s four Labour Codes embed inclusiveness by expanding coverage, strengthening protections, and recognising the diversity of the modern workforce, while analysing their role in reshaping labour regulations for a changing world of work.
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Punjab Govt’s 2026 Amendment on Sacrilege: Objectives, Mechanisms, and Implications
Punjab Government has notified the Jaagat Jot Sri Guru Granth Sahib Satkar (Amendment) Act, 2026, with the objective of addressing and deterring acts of sacrilege.
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NCLT Targets Case Backlog with Single-Judge Benches—What Changes Now
The National Company Law Tribunal has issued an order streamlining proceedings by empowering Single Judicial Member Benches to hear defined classes of matters across all benches.
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Can Office-Bearers Contest Bar Council Elections? Inside the BCI Amended Election Rules Approved by the Supreme Court
BCI has revised Chapter III of BCI Uniform Rules (and Guidelines) for the elections of Bar Councils, 2016, removing artificial distinction and restoring fair participation for Bar Association office-bearers.
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RBI Notifies Digital Payments — E-mandate Framework, 2026
RBI has notified the Digital Payments— E-mandate Framework, 2026 for recurring transactions.
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India’s Online Gaming Law Now Enforceable: What Changes from May 2026
MeitY has enforced the Promotion and Regulation of Online Gaming Act, 2025, with the statutory framework in force from 1 May 2026.
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No Professional Tax Payable in Odisha from 1 April 2026
Odisha has abolished the levy of Professional Tax with retrospective effect from 1 April 2026, easing the tax burden on professionals and salaried employees.
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