Jan Vishwas (Amendment of Provisions) Act 2026 enforcement
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The Ministry of Home Affairs has notified 15 May 2026 as the date of enforcement of key provisions of the Jan Vishwas (Amendment of Provisions) Act, 2026.

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Maharashtra Govt Clarifies Establishment Registration
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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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Supreme Court Postpones AOR Examination
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Supreme Court has postponed the 2026 Advocates-on-Record Examination after reviewing current AOR strength, next examination likely in 2027.

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Jaagat Jot Sri Guru Granth Sahib Amendment Act
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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 Streamlines Hearings Through Single Benches
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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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BCI Allows Office Bearers to Contest State Bar Elections
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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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Digital Payments E-mandate Framework
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RBI has notified the Digital Payments— E-mandate Framework, 2026 for recurring transactions.

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Promotion and Regulation of Online Gaming Act
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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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Odisha repeals levy of Professional Tax
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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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guidelines to facilitate faster cross-border inward payments
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RBI has issued guidelines to ensure faster credit and improved processing of cross-border inward payments by requiring prompt customer intimation, frequent reconciliation, and quicker credit to beneficiary accounts.

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Jan Vishwas (Amendment of Provisions) Act, 2026
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This Act aims to make laws less punitive, more facilitative, and citizen-friendly, while maintaining regulatory discipline.

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ECI regulates social media during elections
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ECI has instructed stakeholders to ensure responsible use of social media and AI tools and to act promptly on unlawful content in Elections 2026.

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Delhi Jan Vishwas (Amendment of Provisions) Act 2026
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The Delhi Jan Vishwas (Amendment of Provisions) Act, 2026 amends select Delhi laws to decriminalize minor offences and rationalize penalties.

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Cabinet Approves Additional 2% DADR
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Cabinet approves 2% increase in Dearness Allowance and Dearness Relief for Central Government employees and pensioners, effective from January 2026.

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Uttar Pradesh Revises Minimum Wages
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UP Government has announced the revision of minimum wages effective April 2026 in response to labour unrest in Noida and Greater Noida, aiming to ensure fair wages and sustained industrial harmony.

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Revision of Section 52-A on Allowance for Duty of the Maharashtra Stamp Act
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The Maharashtra Stamp (Amendment) Act, 2026 introduces significant changes to Section 52-A of the Maharashtra Stamp Act relating to Allowance for duty. The revisions aim to bring greater clarity, administrative efficiency, and hierarchy-based accountability in granting stamp duty allowances.

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Reserve Bank of India
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RBI has decided to keep policy rates unchanged at its MPC meeting, due to global geo-political risks and supply side inflationary pressures.

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UGC Warns Students Against Fake University
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UGC has declared Rajeev Gandhi Institute of Technology & Management a fake university and warned students against enrolling in programmes leading to invalid degrees.

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Revised Variable Dearness Allowance Rates
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Ministry of Labour and Employment has revised Variable Dearness Allowance rates for multiple scheduled employments with effect from 1 April 2026.

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