DPIIT Proposes Amendments to the Designs Act, 2000: Key Reforms
DPIIT has proposed major amendments to the Designs Act to strengthen design rights, support digital innovation, and bring India closer to international IP standards.
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Labour Ministry Redefines ‘Worker’ Category with ₹18,000 Wage ceiling for Supervisors
Labour Ministry has notified ₹18,000 wage ceiling that excludes supervisory employees earning above this limit from the definition of ‘worker’.
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Union Budget 2026-2027: Read Expert Insights on Macroeconomy, Taxation, Trade Policy and more
Expert views from Cyril Amarchand Mangaldas and Tarun Jain highlight how Union Budget 2026—27 aims to drive growth inseven strategic sectors, and tax simplification.
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Union Budget 2026-27 Highlights | Key Announcements, Tax Reforms & Strategic Sector Push
Union Budget 2026—27 focuses on scaling up manufacturing in 7 strategic sectors, boosting economic growth, enhancing human capital, and ensuring inclusive development. Guided by the “3 Kartavya,” the Budget announces major investments in biopharma, textiles, infrastructure, high-speed rail, medical hubs, and skill development. Significant direct and indirect tax reforms aim to simplify compliance, attract global investment, support MSMEs, and strengthen India’s competitiveness.
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Free Legal Aid services reach citizens from Taluk to Supreme Court, says Law Ministry
Law Minister Arjun Ram Meghwal updates Parliament on Free Legal Aid Services in India, highlighting the role of the National Legal Services Authority established under the Legal Services Authorities Act, 1987.
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PIMS After Six Years: Law Ministry Updates Parliament on Commercial Disputes Settled Through Pre-Institution Mediation
Arjun Ram Meghwal updates Parliament on the progress of Pre-Institution Mediation in commercial disputes under the Commercial Courts Act, 2015.
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Law Ministry outlines initiatives for establishing Legal Aid Centres in tribal and remote belts
Law Minister Arjun Ram Meghwal informed the Parliament about the expansion of legal aid and alternate dispute resolution systems, improved legal aid accessibility in Odisha, and ongoing efforts to support SC/ST communities.
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Inside the Newly launched Digital Notary Portal: How Notarial Services Are Going Paperless
Law Minister Arjun Ram Meghwal updates Parliament on launching Notary Portal to digitally modernize legal services under the Notaries Act, 1952 and Notary Rules, 1956.
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The ‘Mother of All Deals’ Is Here: India and EU Seal Historic Free Trade Agreement
India—EU Free Trade Agreement has been announced by India and the EU; a free trade agreement that aims to reshape India’s global trade relations with EU.
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High-Powered Election Supervisory Committee Issues Key Directions to Safeguard Fairness in Telangana State Bar Council Elections
High Powered Election Supervisory Committee has issued key directions to ensure transparency and fairness in the upcoming Telangana Bar Council elections.
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Revised Uniform Consent Guidelines Introduced under Air and Water Laws to Accelerate Industrial Approvals
Govt has revised the Uniform Consent Guidelines to accelerate approvals, improve compliance, and harmonise procedures under the Air and Water pollution control frameworks.
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Draft Punjab Labour Rules 2026: Key Provisions under Wages, Industrial Relations and Social Security
Punjab Govt notified the Draft Punjab Labour Rules 2026, outlining key provisions, procedural safeguards, and compliance implications for employers and workers.
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No Social Media Below 15: France Passes Landmark Law to Protect Minors from Online Harm
National Assembly of France approved a major reform that bans social media for under-15s and imposes stricter safeguards for teenagers.
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UGC 2026 Row: What’s in the Notification that has everyone up in arms
UGC has notified UGC (Promotion of Equity in Higher Education Institutions) Regulations 2026, which has sparked controversy across the country due to concerns about uneven protections and possible misuse.
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Maharashtra notifies Audio-Video Electronic Means Rules, 2026 to modernise Criminal Justice System
Gov of Maharashtra notified Maharashtra Audio-Video Electronic Means Rules, 2026 to integrate technology, secure evidence, and streamline judicial processes.
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Key Highlights of the SEBI (Issue and Listing of Non-Convertible Securities) (Amendment) Regulations, 2026
SEBI has notified SEBI (Issue and Listing of Non-Convertible Securities) (Amendment) Regulations, 2026 focusing on Retail Investor recognition with a ₹2 lakh investment limit and issuer incentives.
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GSTAT Allows Leniency in Appeal Scrutiny Until July 2026
GST Appellate Tribunal has issued an order allowing lenient scrutiny of appeal documents on the GSTAT Portal for six months, limiting objections to substantive defects only.
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SEBI issued Master Circular on Social Stock Exchange
SEBI has issued a Master Circular to consolidate and streamline the entire regulatory framework for the Social Stock Exchange.
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Reimagining India’s Power Toward Viksit Bharat @2047: Ministry of Power releases Draft National Electricity Policy 2026 for public consultation
Power Ministry has issued draft National Electricity Policy 2026 which aims for a future-ready energy ecosystem that strengthens reliability, sustainability, and economic competitiveness.
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Comprehensive Overview of the Repealing and Amending Act, 2025: Repealed Laws & Major Amendments
The Repealing and Amending Act, 2025—effective from 20 December 2025—streamlines India’s legal framework by repealing 71 obsolete Acts and amending 4 major legislations. The repealed laws span from 1886 to 2023, including several parent Acts and numerous amending Acts related to arbitration, labour laws, banking, insolvency, constitutional orders, and regulatory reforms. Key amendments have also been introduced in the General Clauses Act, Code of Civil Procedure, Succession Act, and Disaster Management Act to ensure statutory clarity and coherence.
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