USA | CDC updates guidance making mask mandatorily to be worn by even fully vaccinated people
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has updated the guidelines with respect to wearing of masks in light of COVID-19
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Kerala | “No-dowry declaration” to be signed and submitted by all male government employees within one month of marriage vide circular issued by Kerala Government
The Kerala government has issued a circular directing all male government employees to furnish a declaration to their heads of departments within
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Amendment to the Guidelines for Technical Standards for the Performance of Core Services and other Services under IBBI (Information Utilities) Regulations, 2017, notified
On July 26, 2021, the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Board of India (IBBI) on July 26, 2021 has issued a notification to amend
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Corporation to pay dividend in proportion to the amount paid-up on each share notified under LIC General Regulations, 2021
The Life Insurance Corporation of India has notified with effect from July 22, 2021, the Life Insurance Corporation General Regulations, 2021.
Continue readingE-filing of pleadings mandatory, where debt is above 100 crores notified vide Debts Recovery Tribunals and Debts Recovery Appellate Tribunals Electronic Filing (Amendment) Rules, 2021
The Ministry of Finance has notified with effect from July 22, 2021, the Debts Recovery Tribunal and Debts Recovery Appellate Tribunals Electronic
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Agency to deposit penalty to the fund constituted under S. 222 of IBC, 2016, notified
The Insolvency and Bankruptcy Board of India has notified with effect from 22nd July 2021, the IBBI (Model Bye-Laws and Governing Board
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License under Customs House Agents Licensing Regulations to be invalid, if licensee is inactive for 1 year, notified vide Customs Brokers Licensing (Amendment) Regulations, 2021
The Central Board of Indirect Taxes (CBIC) with effect from July 23, 2021 has notified the Customs Brokers Licensing (Amendment) Regulations, 2021.
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New rule for allotment of a new name to the existing company, notified via Companies (Incorporation) Fifth Amendment Rules, 2021
On July 22, 2021, the Ministry of Corporate Affairs notifies Companies (Incorporation) Fifth Amendment Rules, 2021 in order to amend Companies (Incorporation)
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Section 4 of Companies (Amendment) Act, 2020 to come into effect from September 01, 2021
The Central Government in exercise of the powers conferred by Section 1 (2) of the Companies (Amendment) Act, 2020, hereby appoints the
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Issuance and listing of securities by Start-ups, SMEs and SPAC notified via International Financial Services Centres Authority (Issuance and Listing of Securities) Regulations, 2021
On July 16, 2021, the International Financial Services Centres Authority makes International Financial Services Centres Authority (Issuance and Listing of Securities) Regulations,
Continue readingRates of Dearness Allowance to Central Government employees revised
On July 20, 2021, the Ministry of Finance has issued a memorandum on revision of Dearness Allowance to the Central Government employees.
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IBBI issues circular for filing of Form CIRP 8 under the IBBI (Insolvency Resolution Process for Corporate Persons) Regulations, 2016
On July 20, 2021, IBBI has released Form CIRP 8 which as per Regulation 40B of CIRP Regulation, every resolution professional is
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UK | Judicial Review and Courts Bill introduced in parliament
The Judicial Review and Courts Bill was introduced in UK parliament on July 21, 2021. The Judicial Review and Courts Bill will
Continue readingWisconsin| Governor signs law to enhance insurance cybersecurity measures
On July 15, 2021, the Governor had signed Act 73 into law creating new cybersecurity requirements for protecting data collected by the
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CBDT extends timelines for electronic filing of Income Tax Forms 15CA/15CB
The Central Board of Direct Taxes has issued a press release dated July 20, 2021 vide which CBDT grants further relaxation in
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Rajasthan Government exempts registration fee under SSIP scheme 2021
On July 19, 2021, the Finance Department of Rajasthan has issued a notification on exemption of the registration fees chargeable on the
Continue readingLG of Union territory of Jammu and Kashmir to exercise powers and functions of State Government under Waqf Act
On July 19, 2021, the President directs that the powers and functions of the State Government under the Waqf Act, 1995 (43
Continue readingOriginal Import certificate or electronically generated format required for application for Export Authorisation
On July 16, 2021, the Ministry of Finance issues the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (Second Amendment) Rules, 2021 to further amend
Continue readingSEBI issues Circular on “Block Mechanism in demat account of clients undertaking sale transactions”
On July, 16, 2021, SEBI issues Circular on “Block Mechanism in demat account of clients undertaking sale transactions” after extensive consultations with
Continue readingCommon High Court for Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir and Union Territory of Ladakh renamed as ‘High Court of Jammu And Kashmir and Ladakh’
On July 16, 2021, the President of India, makes Jammu and Kashmir Reorganisation (Removal of Difficulties) Order, 2021. As per the Order
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