Goa Government announces VB — GRAM G Scheme
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Goa Government has notified the VB-GRAM G Scheme, 2026, enhancing the rural employment guarantee from 100 to 125 days while introducing digital monitoring, social audits and grievance redressal mechanisms.

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Vinay Singhal DHJS officer suspension Delhi High Court
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Delhi High Court has suspended DHJS officer Vinay Singhal with immediate effect pending disciplinary proceedings and barred him from leaving Delhi without prior permission.

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Maharashtra Child and Adolescent Labour Amendment Rules
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Maharashtra Gov has notified the Maharashtra Child and Adolescent Labour (Prohibition and Regulation) (Amendment) Rules, 2025, amending Child and Adolescent Labour Rules to strengthen child labour prohibition, regulate child artists, operationalise rehabilitation funds and enhance employer compliance obligations.

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VISHWAS 2026 EPF damages settlement scheme EPFO
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EPFO has operationalised VISHWAS, 2026 under the EPF Scheme, 2026, enabling settlement of eligible EPF damages cases at concessional rates to reduce litigation and promote compliance.

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e-KYC Mandatory for IP Attorneys
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Office of the CGPDTM has directed all registered Intellectual Property (IP) Attorneys to complete e-KYC verification within one month of the public notice.

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Coordination Committee on pecuniary jurisdiction
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Coordination Committee of All District Courts Bar Associations of Delhi thanked members of the District Bar following the recommendation of the Hon’ble Full Court of the High Court of Delhi to enhance the pecuniary jurisdiction of District Courts to ₹10 crore.

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Additional NPS Choices Extended to CAB Employees
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Eligible CAB employees can now access additional NPS investment options aligned with their retirement goals and risk preferences.

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Companies Compliance Facilitation Scheme
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MCA has extended the Companies Compliance Facilitation Scheme, 2026 till 31 August 2026, giving companies additional time to complete pending statutory filings amid ongoing restoration of MCA systems.

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BCI announces reforms following SC Judgment
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Following the SC’s directions in Ajay Vijh v. Indian Banks Association, the BCI has announced measures relating to disciplinary oversight, continuing legal education, mentoring and institutional reforms.

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Drug Brand Name Extensions
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CDSCO has invited stakeholder feedback on drug brand name extensions amid concerns over therapeutic confusion and patient safety, with comments due by 17 July 2026.

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Special Deposit Scheme interest rate
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Finance Ministry has announced that deposits under the Special Deposit Scheme (SDS) for non-government provident, superannuation and gratuity funds will continue to earn 7.1% interest during July—September 2026.

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EPF EPS EDLI contribution rates
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Ministry of Labour and Employment has notified the statutory contribution rates for the Employees’ Provident Funds, Pension and Deposit Linked Insurance Schemes, 2026 under the Code on Social Security, 2020.

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State-wise Wage Rates Revised
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Ministry of Rural Development has notified State-wise wage rates for unskilled manual workers under the VB-G RAM G Act, 2025, effective from 1 July 2026.

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Mandatory use of TReDS by CPSEs
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MSME Ministry has mandated CPSEs to route all MSME invoice settlements through RBI-authorised TReDS platforms.

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Employees' Deposit-Linked Insurance Scheme 2026
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The Ministry of Labour and Employment has notified the Employees’ Deposit-Linked Insurance (EDLI) Scheme, 2026, replacing the Employees’ Deposit-Linked Insurance Scheme, 1976 and strengthening the statutory deposit-linked insurance framework for employees covered under the Employees’ Provident Fund (EPF)

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Improvement Notice mechanism
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Department of Consumer Affairs has introduced the Improvement Notice mechanism under the Legal Metrology Act, 2009 through the Jan Vishwas (Amendment of Provisions) Act, 2026, enabling businesses to rectify specified first-time procedural non-compliances before penal action.

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Government withdraws petrol and diesel restrictions
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Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas has withdrawn the temporary restrictions on the retail sale and distribution of petrol and diesel through Public Sector Oil Marketing Companies with effect from 1 July 2026.

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GSTAT Appeals Deadline Extended
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The Government has extended the last date for filing appeals before the GST Appellate Tribunal (GSTAT) from 30 June 2026 to 31 July 2026, citing technical difficulties arising from a surge in filings on the GSTAT portal.

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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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