Vivek Verma, Author at SCC Times

Gujarat Uniform Civil Code, 2026: Gujarat introduces uniform framework for marriage, divorce, succession and live-in relationships

The Government of Gujarat has introduced the Gujarat Uniform Civil Code, 2026, establishing a uniform legal framework governing marriage, divorce, succession, inheritance, wills, probate, and live-in relationships for residents of Gujarat, irrespective of religion, while excluding Scheduled Tribes and persons whose customary rights are protected under Part XXI of the Constitution.

Legislation Updates Notifications

Centre exempts Isobgul/Isobgol (Psyllium Seeds) from GST from 1 November 2026

Psyllium seeds, tariff item 1211 90 13, exempted from CGST, IGST and UTGST under notifications dated 27 October 2026.

Legislation Updates Notifications

GST reverse charge extended to used cooking oil, plastic, tyre and e-waste scrap from 1 November 2026

Registered recipients to pay GST under reverse charge on four goods bought from unregistered suppliers.

RBI Operational Risk Capital Amendments 2026

Legislation Updates Notifications

RBI amends Operational Risk Capital framework for Commercial Banks: revised provisions to take effect from 1 April 2027

RBI has notified the Reserve Bank of India (Commercial Banks — Forthcoming Instructions) Second Amendment Directions, 2026, introducing changes to the operational risk capital framework, including revised Business Indicator mapping, treatment of operational losses and calculation of the Internal Loss Multiplier.

SEBI InvIT Second Amendment Regulations 2026

Legislation Updates Rules & Regulations

SEBI amends SEBI (Infrastructure Investment Trusts) Regulations, 2014; permits Depository Receipts and revises unitholder approval thresholds

SEBI has notified the Securities and Exchange Board of India (Infrastructure Investment Trusts) (Second Amendment) Regulations, 2026 to permit the issuance of depository receipts on InvIT units, revise the methodology for obtaining specified unitholder approvals, and introduce an exit option for dissenting unitholders when a sponsor exits an InvIT with multiple sponsors.

Legislation Updates Rules & Regulations

Goa Motor Vehicles (Amendment) Rules, 2026 notified: Goa Government omits Rule 310(A) Facilitation Fee provision and amends Registration Framework

Goa has streamlined its Motor Vehicles Rules by removing the facilitation fee framework for vehicle inspections at dealer premises and deleting certain existing regulatory provisions.

Legislation Updates Rules & Regulations

Centre notifies Merchant Shipping (Tribunal Members’ Qualification and Submission of Award) Rules, 2026; 90-day timeline prescribed for awards

The Central Government has notified the Merchant Shipping (Tribunal Members’ Qualification and Submission of Award) Rules, 2026, prescribing the qualifications for appointment of Tribunal members and establishing timelines for disposal of references and submission of awards.

Legislation Updates Rules & Regulations

SEBI amends SEBI (LODR) Regulations, 2015; mandatory listing requirement rationalised for non-convertible debt securities

SEBI has amended Regulation 62-A of the SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015, simplifying the mandatory listing requirement by restricting it to debt securities issued after a listed entity’s debt securities have been listed on a stock exchange.

Legislation Updates Notifications

Centre Notifies Animal Feeds and Feed Ingredients (Quality Control) Order, 2026; BIS Certification Made Mandatory for Specified Feed Products

The Centre has notified the Animal Feeds and Feed Ingredients (Quality Control) Order, 2026, mandating BIS certification for specified animal feed products.