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The Union Territories Court Fees (Adjudication of Penalties and Appeal) Rules, 2026 establish a formal procedure for investigating and penalising certain violations of court-fee stamp rules in Union Territories, and for appealing against the penalties imposed.
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The Central Government has notified the Merchant Shipping (Tribunal Members’ Qualification and Submission of Award) Rules, 2026, prescribing the qualifications for appointment of Tribunal members and establishing timelines for disposal of references and submission of awards.
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SEBI has amended Regulation 62-A of the SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015, simplifying the mandatory listing requirement by restricting it to debt securities issued after a listed entity’s debt securities have been listed on a stock exchange.
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The GPRA (Amendment) Rules, 2026, primarily seek to strengthen compliance with allotment deadlines, clarify the consequences of default, and revise the timelines governing offers of alternative accommodation and the accrual of licence-fee liability.
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RBI has revised the Foreign Exchange Management (Export and Import of Goods and Services) Regulations, 2026, shortening the timelines for export proceeds realisation and granting Authorised Dealers powers to handle certain legacy export-import and merchanting trade transactions.
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FSSAI has released draft regulations proposing to prohibit the use of the term “paneer” for products made from constituents not derived from milk, with the objective of preventing consumers from being misled about the nature and composition of such products.
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Passports (Amendment) Rules, 2026 revise passport fee provisions and provide that passports issued to children below 15 remain valid for five years or until age 18.
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Delhi High Court has notified the High Court of Delhi Designation of Senior Advocate Rules, 2026 laying down revised eligibility criteria, application procedures and evaluation parameters for designation as Senior Advocate.
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Health Ministry has proposed an amendment to the Drugs Rules, 1945, mandating CCTV surveillance at licensed premises dispensing prescription medicines and requiring recordings to be retained for a minimum period of three months.
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Maharashtra Government has released a draft law to regulate private coaching centres, proposing mandatory registration, fee and infrastructure norms, student welfare measures and penalties; suggestions can be submitted by 4 September 2026.
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CBDT has notified the Income-tax (Second Amendment) Rules, 2026 to revise the definition of “specified fund”, bringing certain funds regulated by SEBI and the International Financial Services Centres Authority within its scope.
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Shipping Ministry has notified the Merchant Shipping (Limitation of Liability for Maritime Claims) Rules, 2026, prescribing revised liability limits for maritime, personal injury and passenger claims for Indian and foreign vessels operating in Indian waters.
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SEBI has moved the procedural requirements for transfer and transmission of securities out of Schedule VII of the LODR Regulations and into SEBI-specified circulars, giving the regulator flexibility to update the framework without a formal amendment to the Regulations each time.
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The Ministry of Labour and Employment has prescribed the procedure for seeking a determination on whether an activity of an establishment constitutes a core activity under the OSHWC framework.
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Health Ministry has notified the Drugs (Ninth Amendment) Rules, 2026, adding Navi Mumbai Airport as a designated entry point for drug imports and increasing the total number of notified import ports to 42.
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Bihar Government has notified the Code on Wages (Bihar) Rules, 2026, establishing a new framework for minimum wages, VDA revision, working hours, wage claims, employer records and compliance.
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Puducherry Government gives a pay boost to Family Court Counsellors, revising sitting fees to ₹1,000 per day with a monthly earning cap of ₹20,000 to strengthen family dispute resolution services.
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The Ministry of Chemicals and Fertilizers has notified the Drugs (Prices Control) Amendment Order, 2026, introducing changes relating to drug pricing, overcharging, launch of new drugs, price revision and record maintenance under the Drugs (Prices Control) Order, 2013.
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The Ministry of Labour and Employment has notified the Employees’ Pension Scheme, 2026, superseding the Employees’ Pension Scheme, 1995 and Employees’ Family Pension Scheme, 1971, while preserving accrued rights and ongoing pension payments under the earlier schemes.
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Ministry of External Affairs has notified the Passports (Amendment) Rules, 2026 to revise passport fees and related provisions, which will come into effect from July 1, 2026.
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