Notifications

Notifications issued by various government departments, government bodies etc.

Court Fees Act Reforms Under Jan Vishwas
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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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CCPA Penalises Misleading 100% Claims
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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.

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Immigration and Foreigners (Amendment) Order
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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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Timelines for ISTS Projects
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The Ministry of Power has approved standardized timelines for ISTS projects to improve planning, coordination, and timely execution across India’s transmission network.

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

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DGS Advisory for Indian Seafarers in Gulf
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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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SEBI Revises Merchant Banker Deadlines
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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.

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BCI Announces 24th Qualifying Examination
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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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GPCB online document submission XGN Portal
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The Gujarat Pollution Control Board has mandated exclusive online submission of key documents through the XGN Portal from June 5, 2026, discontinuing physical submissions.

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Senior Citizens Welfare Fund interest rate 6.85%
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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.

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eShram Deadline for Aggregators
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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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BCI constitutes Election Tribunals
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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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₹15000 Wage Ceiling
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Labour Ministry has announced a ₹15,000 wage ceiling for EPF coverage under the Code on Social Security.

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Revised Salary Structure under India’s Labour Codes
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This article examines the key features of the revised salary structure, the statutory provisions governing it, and its implications for both employers and employees.

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CDSCO Prohibits Injectable Cosmetics
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CDSCO issued a notice clarifying cosmetic use, reaffirming that cosmetics are not medicines, are limited to external use, and cannot be injected.

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Transgender Persons Protection of Rights Amendment Act 2026
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The Transgender Persons (Protection of Rights) Amendment Act, 2026, effective from 25 May 2026, revises key definitions, removes the explicit right to self-perceived gender identity, and updates provisions on identity certification and gender change procedures.

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Madhya Pradesh compound traffic offences 2023
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The Madhya Pradesh Government’s notification dated 6 March 2023 outlines a comprehensive list of compoundable offences under the Motor Vehicles Act, 1988, replacing all previous notifications on the subject.

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High-Level Committee on Demographic Changes India
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The Ministry of Home Affairs has set up a High-Level Committee on Demographic Changes to study shifts in population patterns across India, particularly those linked to illegal immigration and other factors.

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acid attack victims definition RPWD Act 2026
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India has revised the definition of “acid attack victims” under the Rights of Persons with Disabilities Act, 2016, expanding its scope beyond external disfigurement caused by violent assaults.

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BCI suspension of Advocate Samarth Singh
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The Bar Council of India has issued an urgent interim order suspending Advocate Samarth Singh following serious allegations of dowry death and cruelty in connection with his wife’s death.

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