Legislative and Plain Language Drafting
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BCI has notified the integration of Drafting of Legislation and Plain Language Drafting into Paper 21 under Schedule II, Part II(B) of the Rules of Legal Education, 2008 to enhance legal drafting skills.

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Market Infrastructure Institutions
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SEBI has notified governance provisions for Market Infrastructure Institutions to strengthen oversight.

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ESIC Implementation Circular
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ESIC advised registration under Social Security Code, 2020 mandatory for all establishments but later clarified it was for SPREE awareness; compliance once rules are notified.

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Maharashtra liquor trade associations
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CCI issues a cease and desist order against anti-competitive trade practices against Maharashtra Liquor Associations and holds their office-bearers accountable for violating the rules of Competition Act.

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KYC geo tagging
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SEBI has eased geo-tagging requirements for NRIs during digital re-KYC. NRIs can now complete due diligence without being physically in India. The updated app ensures security with random action prompts, time stamping, GPS verification against proof of address, and prevention of spoofed IP connections.

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NDPS Amendment
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Finance Ministry has notified NDPS Amendment Rules, 2025, introducing new procedures for import and export of narcotic drugs.

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Amendment Bills
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With the Winter Session in motion, Rajya Sabha saw the introduction of major amendment bills spanning the Constitution, Representation of the People Act, and Data Protection laws.

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bills introduced in Rajya Sabha
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On 5-12-2025, many bills were introduced in Rajya Sabha out of which 26 were new acts that might become Acts on approval.

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Right to Disconnect Bill 2025
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Read about the Right to Disconnect Bill 2025, introduced in the Lok Sabha, safeguarding dignity, mental health, and work life balance.

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SEBI as authorised agency
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Finance Ministry designates SEBI as ‘authorised agency’ under IT Act, aligning regulation with digital platforms and online trading ecosystems.

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Industrial Relations Code Removal of Difficulties Order
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The Industrial Relations Code (Removal of Difficulties) Order, 2025 ensures smooth transition by transferring pending cases under old labour laws to corresponding tribunals under the new Code while maintaining adjudication continuity.

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Concentration Risk Management Amendment Directions
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RBI has issued Amendments to LEF and ITE Frameworks through the Commercial Banks — Concentration Risk Management Amendment Directions, 2025, clarifying prudential treatment and strengthening risk practices.

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NHAI InvIT gets SEBI approval
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SEBI grants in-principle approval to register Highways Infra Investment Trust as InvIT, unlocking highway assets, boosting monetisation, and expanding investor opportunities nationwide.

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Gold Metal Loan Scheme
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RBI issues amendments to Gold Metal Loan Scheme to streamline regulations, expand scope, and boost ease of doing business.

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Legal Metrology (General) Sixth Amendment Rules
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Ministry of Consumer Affairs has notified the Legal Metrology (General) Sixth Amendment Rules, 2025, introducing standards for Evidential Breath Analysers. These rules define specifications, features, and compliance requirements for alcohol measurement instruments to enhance public safety and fight alcohol abuse.

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Repeal Guidelines on Credit Supply for Large Borrowers
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The Reserve Bank of India has repealed the guidelines on enhancing credit supply for large borrowers and issued six amendment directions to strengthen prudential norms, improve bank balance sheets, and enhance regulatory oversight.

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RBI guidelines for co-operative banks
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On 4-12-2025, the Reserve Bank of India issued 3 Repeal Directions and one Amendment Direction to harmonize and consolidate business authorization norms for co-operative banks. The move aims to enhance operational autonomy, expand credit outreach, and promote technology-driven solutions while ensuring strong regulatory safeguards.

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repo rate cut
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RBI announced the slashing of Repo Rate from 5.50% to 5.25%.

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RBI Credit Information Reporting Amendments 2025
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On 4-12-2025, the Reserve Bank of India issued 10 Amendment Directions to strengthen the credit information reporting process. The move aims to ensure more frequent, accurate, and timely submission of credit data by Credit Institutions to Credit Information Companies, thereby improving the quality and recency of reports used in credit underwriting and monitoring.

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