VB GRAM-G Act implemented from 1 July
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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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Haryana Labour Welfare Fund Contribution Revised
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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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RERA amendment vide Jan Vishwas (Amendment) Act, 2026 enforced
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The revision removes imprisonment provisions for allottees who fail to comply with Appellate Tribunal orders, limiting the consequence to a monetary penalty of up to 10% of the property cost.

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Haryana OSH Code single registration exemption
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The Haryana Government has introduced a simplified compliance framework allowing establishments to rely on a single registration under the Occupational Safety, Health and Working Conditions Code, 2020.

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Meghalaya declares Khasi and Garo as official languages
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Meghalaya Government has declared Khasi and Garo as official languages of the State through the Official Languages Ordinance, 2026.

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Andhra Pradesh High Court 24 hour Custody of Advocate
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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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FSSAI advisory on Ashwagandha
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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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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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