Surrogacy (Regulation) Act, 2021
On December 25, 2021, the Surrogacy (Regulation) Act, 2021 received President’s assent in order to regulate the practice and process of surrogacy,
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Draft Medical Devices (Amendment) Rules, 2021 introduces unique device identification of the medical device
The Ministry of Health and Family welfare notifies the draft Medical Devices (Amendment) Rules, 2021 vide notification dated December 23, 2021, to
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Karnataka Legislative Assembly passes Protection of Right to Freedom of Religion Bill, 2021
On December 22, 2021, the Legislative Assembly, Karnataka introduced the Karnataka Protection of Right to Freedom of Religion Bill, 2021 and was
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Assisted Reproductive Technology (Regulation) Act, 2021
The Parliament passed the Assisted Reproductive Technology (Regulation) Act, 2021 on December 18, 2021. Key features of the Act are: The Act
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Mediation Bill, 2021 introduced in Rajya Sabha
On December 20, 2021, a Mediation Bill (Bill No. XLIII of 2021) has been introduced in Rajya Sabha with an object to
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National Institute of Pharmaceutical Education and Research (Amendment) Act, 2021 declares six institutes of national importance
The Ministry of Law and Justice has passed the National Institute of Pharmaceutical Education and Research Act, 2021 on December 18, 2021.
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Parliament passes Election Laws (Amendment) Bill, 2021
On December 21, 2021, Rajya Sabha has passed the Election Laws (Amendment) Bill, 2021. The Bill was passed in Lok Sabha on
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High Court and Supreme Court Judges (Salaries and Conditions of Service) Amendment Act, 2021
On December 18, 2021, the High Court and Supreme Court Judges (Salaries and Conditions of Service) Amendment Act, 2021 received the assent
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Election Laws (Amendment) Bill to link electoral rolls with Aadhar
The Lok Sabha has passed the Election Laws (Amendment) Bill, 2021 on December 20, 2021 which seeks to link electoral rolls with
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Dam Safety Act, 2021
On December 13, 2021, the Dam Safety Act received President’s assent in order to provide for surveillance, inspection, operation and maintenance of
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Draft Notaries (Amendment) Bill issued for public consultation
Department of Legal Affairs issued the Draft Notaries (Amendment) Bill for consultation. The comments are required to reach by December 15, 2021.
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Bills seeking extension of tenure of Directors of ED and CBI introduced in Lok Sabha
The Central Vigilance Commission (Amendment) Bill, 2021 and the Delhi Special Police Establishment (Amendment) Bill, 2021 have been introduced in the Lok
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Dam Safety Bill, 2019 passed in Rajya Sabha; four layers monitoring of dams in India
Rajya Sabha passes the Dam Safety Bill, 2019 on December 2, 2021. Earlier, the bill was passed by Lok Sabha on August
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National Bank for Financing Infrastructure and Development (Removal of Difficulties) Order, 2021
The Central Government hereby makes National Bank for Financing Infrastructure and Development (Removal of Difficulties) Order, 2021. It shall come into force
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Farm Laws Repeal Act, 2021 receives President’s assent
The Farm Laws Repeal Act, 2021 received the assent of the President on November 30, 2021. The Act repeals the Farmers
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Bill on Salaries and Conditions of Service of High Court and Supreme Court Judges introduced in Lok Sabha
Bill on Salaries and Conditions of Service of High Court and Supreme Court Judges introduced in Lok Sabha on November 30, 2021.
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Draft Code on Wages (Delhi) Rules, 2021 published
The Labour Department of Delhi has published the Draft of the Code on Wages (Delhi) Rules, 2021 which shall extend to the
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Lok Sabha passes Farm Laws Repeal Bill, 2021
On November 29, 2021, the Lok Sabha has passed Farm Law Repeal Bill, 2021. The Bill will repeal the following Acts:
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Cryptocurrency and Regulation of Official Digital Currency Bill, 2021 to be introduced in Parliament’s winter session; could bar private cryptocurrencies in India
The Central Government has proposed to introduce the Cryptocurrency and Regulation of Official Digital Currency Bill, 2021 in the upcoming winter session
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Enforcement Directorate term can be extended to 5 years, subject to conditions vide Central Vigilance Commission (Amendment) Ordinance, 2021
On November 14, 2021, the President has promulgated an Ordinance to amend the Central Vigilance Commission Act, 2003. Key amendments: In section
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