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Maharashtra Child and Adolescent Labour Amendment Rules

Maharashtra Notifies Child Labour Reforms; Child Artist Safeguards, Rehabilitation Fund and Task Forces Introduced

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.

Core Activity Determination under OSHWC Rules

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Centre Notifies Procedure for Determining Core Activities under OSHWC Rules, 2026

The Ministry of Labour and Employment has prescribed the procedure for seeking a determination on whether an activity of an establishment constitutes a core activity under the OSHWC framework.

VISHWAS 2026 EPF damages settlement scheme EPFO

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Fraud Cases Excluded, But Everything Else Is In: EPFO’s VISHWAS 2026 Scheme Lets Employers Settle Pending EPF Damages Disputes at Lower Rates

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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Mandatory e-KYC for IP Attorneys: IP India Directs Compliance Within One Month

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

Coordination Committee on pecuniary jurisdiction

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₹2 Crore to ₹10 Crore: Delhi High Court Full Court Recommends Enhancing District Courts’ Pecuniary Jurisdiction

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.

Additional NPS Choices Extended to CAB Employees

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Government Expands NPS Investment Choices for CAB Employees

Eligible CAB employees can now access additional NPS investment options aligned with their retirement goals and risk preferences.

Companies Compliance Facilitation Scheme

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Companies Get More Time for Statutory Filings as MCA Extends CCFS-2026

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.

BCI announces reforms following SC Judgment

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BCI to Constitute Committees, Establish National Legal Academy Following SC Directions

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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Drugs (Ninth Amendment) Rules, 2026: Navi Mumbai Airport Added as Drug Import Port

Health Ministry has notified the Drugs (Ninth Amendment) Rules, 2026, adding Navi Mumbai Airport as a designated entry point for drug imports and increasing the total number of notified import ports to 42.

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CDSCO Examines Risks of Brand Name Extensions Across Different Drug Formulations

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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Govt. Retains 7.1% Interest Rate on Special Deposit Scheme for Non-Government Provident, Superannuation and Gratuity Funds

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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Bihar Notifies Code on Wages (Bihar) Rules, 2026; Replaces Decades-Old Wage Rules

Bihar Government has notified the Code on Wages (Bihar) Rules, 2026, establishing a new framework for minimum wages, VDA revision, working hours, wage claims, employer records and compliance.

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Family Court Counsellors in Puducherry to Receive ₹1,000 Per Day as Sitting Fee

Puducherry Government gives a pay boost to Family Court Counsellors, revising sitting fees to ₹1,000 per day with a monthly earning cap of ₹20,000 to strengthen family dispute resolution services.

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Employers Take Note: Labour Ministry Notifies Contribution Rates Under EPF, EPS and EDLI Schemes, 2026

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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Drugs (Prices Control) Amendment Order, 2026: Key Changes in Drug Pricing, Price Revision, New Drug Launch and Compliance

The Ministry of Chemicals and Fertilizers has notified the Drugs (Prices Control) Amendment Order, 2026, introducing changes relating to drug pricing, overcharging, launch of new drugs, price revision and record maintenance under the Drugs (Prices Control) Order, 2013.

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New Wage Rates for Unskilled Manual Workers Effective from 1 July 2026

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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New TReDS Mandate for CPSEs: Key Changes for MSME Payments

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

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Employees’ Pension Scheme, 2026: Key Changes in Pension Benefits, Family Pension, Withdrawal Benefits and Employer Compliance

The Ministry of Labour and Employment has notified the Employees’ Pension Scheme, 2026, superseding the Employees’ Pension Scheme, 1995 and Employees’ Family Pension Scheme, 1971, while preserving accrued rights and ongoing pension payments under the earlier schemes.

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Employees’ Deposit-Linked Insurance Scheme, 2026: Key Changes in Assurance Benefits, Claim Settlement, and Employer Compliance

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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Jan Vishwas (Amendment of Provisions) Act, 2026: Government Introduces Improvement Notice Mechanism under the Legal Metrology Act, 2009

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.