Maharashtra Right to Information Rules
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Maharashtra Government has issued Right to Information Rules, 2026 to streamline procedures for applications, prescribe fees, define exemptions, and strengthen appeal and accountability mechanisms.

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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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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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Prescription Mandatory for Cough Syrups
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With Drugs (Fifth Amendment) Rules, 2026, notified, the Health Ministry has withdrawn cough syrups from the Schedule K exemptions, making a doctor’s prescription mandatory.

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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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FEMA Non-debt Instruments Third Amendment Rules
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The Ministry of Finance has brought major FEMA reforms in 2026, expanding the scope of eligible investors while strengthening national security checks.

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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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IBBI CIRP Fourth Amendment 2026 Key Changes
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The amendment introduces key changes to enhance transparency and decision-making in insolvency proceedings.

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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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Income-tax Amendment Ordinance
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Income-tax (Amendment) Ordinance, 2026 provides a tax exemption on interest income and capital gains from government securities for FIIs and BIS, to boost foreign investment and market liquidity, effective from 1 April 2026.

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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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Mental Healthcare Amendment Rules 2026 Permanent Registration
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The amendment replaces the concept of provisional registration with a streamlined system of registration for mental health establishments by the Central Authority and introduces a new Rule 12-A.

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IBBI CIRP Third Amendment Regulations 2026
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The amendment enables early dissolution in unviable cases and allows restoration of CIRP before liquidation, aiming to improve transparency, efficiency, and value maximization in insolvency proceedings.

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Supreme Court AI regulations draft
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The Supreme Court has released the draft Regulations for Use of Artificial Intelligence in Courts, 2026, allowing AI to improve efficiency while firmly reserving adjudication, sentencing, and credibility assessment as core judicial functions, grounded in trust, transparency, and institutional accountability.

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IBBI 2026 personal guarantor bankruptcy amendment
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The Amendment introduces a structured framework for coordinating asset transfers when a personal guarantor is under bankruptcy.

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FSSAI Vegan Food Amendment Regulations
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FSSAI has notified Food Safety and Standards (Vegan Foods) Amendment Regulations, 2026, mandating standardized vegan labeling, logo specifications, and stricter certification norms to strengthen transparency and consumer trust.

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