Arbitration and Conciliation (Amendment) Act, 2021
On 11th March, 2021, the Central Government has notified the ‘The Arbitration and Conciliation (Amendment) Act, 2021’. The Amendment Act is deemed
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ICDR | International Dispute Resolution Procedures, modified
The International Centre for Dispute Resolution (ICDR) issued a revised set of rules to the ICDR Dispute Resolution Procedures (including the Mediation
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Companies (Management and Administration) Amendment Rules, 2021
The Central Government makes the Companies (Management and Administration) Amendment Rules, 2021 further to amend the Companies (Management and Administration) Rules, 2014.
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Section 23(i) of the Companies (Amendment) Act, 2017 comes into force
The Ministry of Corporate Affairs (MCA) notifies the commencement date on which Section 23(i) of the Companies (Amendment) Act, 2017 will come
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Malaysia | The Emergency (Employees’ Minimum Standards of Housing, Accommodations and Amenities) (Amendment) Ordinance 2021 By
The Emergency (Employees’ Minimum Standards of Housing, Accommodations and Amenities) (Amendment) Ordinance 2021[1] came into operation on 26th February, 2021. The Amendment
Continue readingMORTH issues Draft notification for prohibiting Renewal of Registration of Vehicles Owned by Central and State Government after 15 Years
Ministry of Road and Transport and Highways has issued a draft notification proposing that registration of motor vehicles owned by Central Govt,
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India | Cabinet approves PLI Scheme for Pharmaceuticals
The Ministry of Chemicals and Fertilizers have notified Production Linked Incentive Scheme (PLI) for Pharmaceuticals on 3rd March, 2021[1]. Indian pharmaceutical industry
Continue readingCentral Motor Vehicles (Fourth Amendment) Rules, 2021
On March 8, 2021, the Central Government makes the Central Motor Vehicles (Fourth Amendment) Rules, 2021 to further to amend the Central
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Virginia | Consumer Data Protection Act, signed
On March 02, 2021, the Virginia Consumer Data Protection Act signed by the Governor. It establishes a framework for controlling and processing
Continue readingRights of Overseas Citizen of India Cardholder, notified
The Central Government via notification dated March 04, 2021 specifies the following rights to which an Overseas Citizen of India Cardholder is
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GST e-invoicing turnover limit reduced to Rs 50 Crores
The Government, on the recommendations of the Council, made amendments in the notification of the Government of India in the Ministry of
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Karnataka State Dispute Resolution Policy, 2021
The Karnataka Government has passed Karnataka State Dispute Resolution Policy[1], 2020 to combat the rise in pendency of cases in the State
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Code on Wages (Central Advisory Board) Rules, 2021
On March 01, 2021, the Ministry of Labour and Employment (MOLE) issued the Code on Wages (Central Advisory Board) Rules, 2021. Key
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India | Geospatial Data Guidelines, 2021
On 15th February, 2021, the Department of Science and Technology released Guidelines for acquiring and producing Geospatial Data and Geospatial Data Services
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Russia | Federal Law on Personal Data, modified
On March 01, 2021, the amendment modifying the Federal Law “On Personal Data” has come into force. The State Duma adopted the
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New Jersey | Cannabis Regulatory, Enforcement Assistance, and Marketplace Modernization Act
On February 22, 2021, the New Jersey Cannabis Regulatory, Enforcement Assistance, and Marketplace Modernization Act signed by the Governor in order legalize
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Due date for furnishing of GSTR-9 and GSTR-9C for the financial year 2019-20 extended further to 31.03.2021
In view of the difficulties expressed by the taxpayers in meeting this time limit, Government has decided to further extend the due
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Puerto Rico | Guidelines on Lactation Room Standards
The Woman’s Advocate Office (‘WAO’) of Puerto Rico has published Guidelines on the Acclimatization of Lactation Rooms[1] on 11th February, 2021. The
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Karnataka Shops and Commercial Establishments (Second Amendment) Act, 2020
On February 19, 2021, the Karnataka Shops and Commercial Establishments (Second Amendment) Act, 2020 has come into force. The Amendment Act modifies
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IKIGAI Law’s comments on Draft National Strategy on Blockchain Technology
In January 2021, the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (“MEITY”) had released a Draft on National Strategy on Blockchain[1]. The draft
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