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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Information Technology (Intermediary Guidelines and Digital Media Ethics Code) Rules 2021, notified
The Information Technology (Intermediary Guidelines and Digital Media Ethics Code) Rules 2021 has been notified by the Government. The Rules empower ordinary
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Faceless Assessment (1st Amendment) Scheme, 2021
The Central Board of Direct Taxes has notified the ‘Faceless Assessment (1st Amendment) Scheme, 2021’ which seeks to amend Faceless Assessment Scheme,
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MCA applies certain provisions of Companies Act to LLPs
Central Government announced the extension of applicability of following provisions of Companies Act, 2013 to LLPs : Sub- sections (1) to (11)
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Labour Law | Minimum Wages, 2021 around the world
The brief discusses minimum wages across the Countries. Minimum Wage 2021 Countries 2021 Source United Kingdom The National Living Wage will
Continue readingNHAI transitions to 100% Cashless Toll Collection through FASTag
NHAI has successfully transitioned to 100% cashless tolling at National Highways fee plazas across the country following the guidelines for mandatory payment
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Major Port Authorities Act, 2021
On February 17, 2021, the Major Port Authorities Act, received the assent of the President which will replace the previous Major Port
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USA | Arizona Civil Rights Act modified to expand protections for pregnant workers
On February 4, 2021, Arizona Civil Rights Act (ACRA) has been modified through House Bill 2045 in order to expand protections for
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United Kingdom | Consultation on New Regime on Subsidy Control, introduced
With the advent end of transition period on 31st December, 2020, following the exit of UK from EU, the UK Government’s Department
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United Kingdom | Pension Schemes Act, 2021
On February 11, 2021, the Pension Schemes Act 2021 has received Royal Assent. The Act is divided into 6 parts dealing with
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Producer Companies Rules, 2021
The Central in exercise of the powers conferred by the Companies Act, 2013, and in supersession of the Producer Companies (General Reserve)
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Press Council (Procedure for Notification of Associations of Persons) Rules, 2021
On February 05, 2021, the Press Council (Procedure for Notification of Associations of Persons) Rules, 2021 have come into effect. The Rules
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China State Council adopts Pollution Discharge Permit Management Regulations
On December 09, 2020, the China State Council adopts the Regulations on the Administration of Pollution Discharge Permits”. They are set to
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EDPB adopts Guidelines on examples regarding Data Breach Notification
On January 18, 2021, the EDPB adopted guidelines on examples regarding Data Breach Notification. These guidelines complement the WP 29 guidance on
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Companies (Incorporation) Second Amendment Rules, 2021
On February 01, 2021, the Ministry of Corporate Affairs published the Companies (Incorporation) Second Amendment Rules, 2021 effective April 01, 2021 in
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Companies (Compromises, Arrangements and Amalgamations) Amendment Rules, 2021
On February 01, 2021, the Companies (Compromises, Arrangements and Amalgamations) Amendment Rules, 2021 came into effect in order to amend Companies (Compromises,
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Food Safety and Standards (Prohibition and Restrictions on Sales) Second Amendment Regulations, 2021
On February 02, 2021, the Food Safety and Standards (Prohibition and Restrictions on Sales) Second Amendment Regulations have come into force. The
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National Disaster Mitigation Fund created under Disaster Management Act, 2005 comes into force
The Central Government via notification dated February 05, 2021, constitutes National Disaster Mitigation Fund for projects exclusively for the purpose of mitigation
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Companies (Corporate Social Responsibility Policy) Amendment Rules, 2021
On January 22, 2021, the Government of India brought into effect the Companies (Corporate Social Responsibility Policy) Amendment Rules, 2021. The Rules
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