USA | American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA), 2021
On 11th March, 2021, the US President, Joe Biden has signed the American Rescue Plan Act[1] (ARPA), 2021. The ARPA Act is
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Supreme Court Legal Services Committee (Amendment) Rules, 2021
The Central Government, in consultation with the Chief Justice of India modified the Supreme Court Legal Services Committee Rules, 2000 via Supreme
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Singapore | Electronic Transactions (Amendment) Act 2021
Singapore has passed the Electronics Transactions (Amendment) Act, 2021 on 25th Feb, 2021 and it shall come into operation on 19th March,
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Insurance (Amendment) Bill, 2021 passed by Rajya Sabha
On 18th March, 2021, Rajya Sabha has passed the Insurance (Amendment) Bill, 2021. The Bill amends the Insurance Act, 1938. The Act
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South Australia | Termination of Pregnancy Act, 2021, passed
The Government of South Australia has passed the Termination of Pregnancy Act, 2021 on 11th March, 2021. The Act has been passed
Continue readingMoRTH notifies Draft Rules for Setting up Registered Vehicle Scrapping Facility
Ministry of Road Transport & Highways has notified draft rules for setting up Registered Vehicle Scrapping Facility (RVSF). The rules lay down
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Residential status of certain individuals under Income-tax Act, 1961, relaxation provided against double taxation
The Ministry of Finance has issued a Circular[1] dated 03.03.2021 providing relaxation to certain individuals with respect to their residential status under
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Rajya Sabha passes Medical Termination of Pregnancy (Amendment) Bill, 2021
The Rajya Sabha has passed the Medical Termination of Pregnancy (Amendment) Bill, 2021 to amend the Medical Termination of Pregnancy Act, 1971
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Securities and Exchange Board of India (Annual Report) Rules, 2021
On March 12, 2021, the Ministry of Finance has notified SEBI (Annual Report) Rules, 2021. Under the Rules, the Securities and Exchange
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On 10th March, 2021, the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways has notified the All India Tourist Vehicles (Authorisation or Permit) Rules,
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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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