Rajya Sabha Passes The Code on Wages Bill, 2019
Rajya Sabha passed The Code on Wages Bill, 2019 after due consideration and discussion. Lok Sabha has already passed the bill on
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Parliament receives President’s assent for — the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (Amendment) Bill, 2019; Provision of “death penalty” included
After the Parliament approval, President of India, Ram Nath Kovind gave his assent for the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (Amendment)
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Parliament passes the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Amendment Bill, 2019
The Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Amendment Bill, 2019 has been passed by Parliament. The Bill will amend the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act, 1967
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The Right to Information (Amendment) Act, 2019; Bill receives President’s assent | Centre to decide ‘term’ & ‘salary’ payable to CIC, IC & State IC
The Right to Information (Amendment) Bill, 2019 received President of India’s assent on 01-08-2019. The Right to Information (Amendment) Act, 2019 will
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Rajya Sabha Passes the National Medical Council Bill, 2019; End of Indian Medical Council Act, 1956 & Medical Council of India!
Rajya Sabha has passed the National Medical Council Bill, 2019 today, i.e. 01-08-2019. The Act will be called the National Medical Commission
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Parliament passes the Insolvency and Bankruptcy (Amendment) Bill, 2019; 330-days time limit for Insolvency Resolution Process!
As reported by ANI, Parliament has approved the Insolvency and Bankruptcy (Amendment) Bill, 2019 which will amend the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code, 2016.
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Rajya Sabha passes Motor Vehicles (Amendment) Bill, 2019; Rules for ‘Taxi Aggregators’ to be introduced
Motor Vehicles (Amendment) Bill, 2019 has been passed by Rajya Sabha, dated 31-07-2019. The amendments in the Bill mainly focus on issues
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Cabinet approves signing of UN Convention on International Settlement Agreements resulting from mediation by India
Union Cabinet has approved the signing of the United Nations Convention on International Settlement Agreements (UNISA) resulting from mediation by the Republic
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Companies Amendment Bill, 2019 — Passed by Parliament | “Shell companies” under a check
Parliament passed the Companies Amendment Bill, 2019, yesterday, i.e. 30-07-2019. Companies Amendment Bill, 2019 will amend the Companies Act, 2013, while replacing
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Triple Talaq void & illegal | Parliament passes the Muslim Women (Protection of Rights on Marriage) Bill, 2019!
Parliament passed the Muslim Women (Protection of Rights on Marriage) Bill 2019, yesterday, i.e. 30-07-2019 and it would replace Muslim Women (Protection of
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Rajya Sabha passes the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code (Amendment) Bill, 2019; Critical gaps in corporate insolvency framework covered
As reported by ANI, Rajya Sabha passed the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code (Amendment) Bill, 2019, which will amend the Insolvency and Bankruptcy
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Parliament Passes — Banning of Unregulated Deposit Schemes Bill, 2019; Ponzi Schemes to be under radar
Rajya Sabha passed the Banning of Unregulated Deposit Schemes Bill, 2019 yesterday, i.e. 29-07-2019, which would now replace the Ordinance promulgated on
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IBBI notifies amendments to regulations in regard to liquidation process; 90 days for completion of compromise
The IBBI amends the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Board of India (Insolvency Resolution Process for Corporate Persons) Regulations, 2016 and the Insolvency and
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Rajya Sabha passes RTI Amendment Bill, 2019 — Unbridled Powers to the Government? [Read the Bill]
Right to Information (Amendment) Bill, 2019 was passed by the Rajya Sabha on 25-07-2019. The Lok Sabha had passed the Right to
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IBBI amends Regulations for Insolvency Professionals | ‘Authorisation for Assignment’ made mandatory
The IBBI amends (i) the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Board of India (Insolvency Professionals) Regulations, 2016, and (ii) the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Board
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Rajya Sabha passes POCSO (Amendment) Bill, 2019
Rajya Sabha passed the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (Amendment) Bill, 2019, yesterday, i.e. 24-07-2019 with a death penalty provision for
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CBDT | Taxability of income earned by a non-resident investor from off-shore investments through an Alternate Investment Fund
In the context of Alternate Investment Funds (AIFs), references have been made to the Central Board of Direct Taxes (the Board) seeking
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Lok Sabha passes the Right to Information (Amendment) Bill, 2019
Lok Sabha passed the Right to Information (Amendment) Bill, 2019 on 22-07-2019. In this amendment, it is proposed to amend the Right
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Rajya Sabha Passes the Protection of Human Rights (Amendment) Bill, 2019
Rajya Sabha passed the Protection of Human Rights (Amendment) Bill, 2019 unanimously on 22-07-2019. Clarifying on the transparency of the selection process
Continue readingCentral Govt. introduces “Pradhan Mantri Laghu Vyapari Maan-Dhan, Yojana 2019”
S.O. 2615(E)— In exercise of the powers conferred by clause (c) of sub-section (1) of Section 3 of the Unorganised Workers’ Social
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