EU | ENISA publishes report on Microsoft Exchange vulnerabilities
The EU Agency for Cybersecurity (ENISA) has provided a statement with an assessment and advice on Microsoft Exchange vulnerabilities. ENISA published a
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Tribal men assaulted by police: NHRC asks M.P. Government to pay in full its recommended amount of Rs 1 lakh
The National Human Rights Commission reiterating its recommendations for the payment of Rs 1 lakh each to the five victims of police
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Saudi Arabia | New 90-days temporary work visa announced
Saudi Arabia has announced 90-days temporary work visa for foreign nationals to work in Saudi Arabia. The key features are: The new
Continue readingRBI |Cheque Truncation System for faster clearing of cheques to extend in all bank branches by September 30, 2021
Extension of Cheque Truncation System (CTS) across all bank branches in the country. What is Cheque Truncation System (CTS)? Cheque Truncation System
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EDPB adopts Guidelines on relevant and reasoned objections under GDPR cooperation mechanism
On March 09, 2021, the European Data Protection Board (‘EDPB’) adopted Guidelines 09/2020 on relevant and reasoned objection under Regulation 2016/679. It
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COVID-19 | New York Legislature Passes COVID-19 Vaccine Paid Leave Law
The New York Legislature has passed COVID-19 Vaccine Paid Leave Bill under the New York Paid Sick Leave Law. The Bill grants
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UK | Key highlights of Budget 2021
Since the end of the Brexit transition period, this is the first Budget passed by the Government of the United Kingdom on
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USA | New Guidance on Continuation of Relief for Employee Benefit Plans and Plan Participants and Beneficiaries Due to the COVID-19 (Novel Coronavirus) Outbreak
The Department of Labor (DOL), the Department of the Treasury, and the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) issued notices providing guidance on the
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Malaysia | Emergency (Prevention and Control of Infectious Diseases) (Amendment) Ordinance 2021
The Emergency (Prevention and Control of Infectious Diseases) (Amendment) Ordinance 2021[1] was passed on 15th February, 2021 and shall come into force
Continue readingDelhi HC | Read Guidelines to be followed with effect from 15th March, 2021 upon resumption of Physical Court
Delhi High Court issues guidelines/directions to be followed upon resumption of Physical Court from 15-03-2021. Following guidelines/directions need to be followed with
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Innocent citizen died in indiscriminate firing by Army | NHRC issues show cause notice to Ministry of Defence on why relief not to be paid to next kin of citizen
NHRC, India issued a notice on 24-02-2021 to the Union Ministry of Defence, through its Secretary, to show cause why Rs 5
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“Patna High Court’s Centenary Building Inauguration: A Blend of Culture and Modern Architecture”
On 27th February, 2021, Patna High Court hosted a function on the inauguration of a new ‘Centenary building’ of the Patna High
Continue readingRBI | Digital Payment Security Controls: Master Direction on minimum standards of security controls for digital payment
Master Direction on Digital Payment Security Controls The Master Direction provides necessary guidelines for the Regulated Entities (Scheduled Commercial Banks, Small Finance
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Chairman, Bar Council of India, issues clarification after CJI’s objection to using “Your Honour” for addressing the Court by a Law student
Days after the Chief Justice of India, Justice S.A. Bobde objected to a Law student (appearing party-in-person before the Supreme Court) using
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PNB Scam | UK Court gives a green signal to Nirav Modi extradition; rules “he has a case to answer in India”
On January 29, 2018, Punjab National Bank reported a fraud to the tune of Rs. 281 crore against Nirav Modi: a fugitive
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NCLT Benches to start physical hearing from 1st March, 2021
It has been notified vide an Order dated 23-02-2021 that all NCLT Benches shall start regular Physical hearing w.e.f 01-03-2021, in case
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NHRC | Custodial Torture by Delhi Police: Police officials failed to act as responsible public servants
Third-degree torture The Commission had registered a case on 05-09-2019, on the basis of a complaint dated 28-08-2019 by the victim, alleging
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Advocate’s clerk, guilty of sexual harassment, banned from entering Supreme Court precincts for 3 months
On 15.02.2021, the Supreme Court has issued a notice banning Ashok Saini, the clerk of an advocate, from entering the precincts of
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Carry only Bare Acts, without notes: BCI says no books, notes, study material allowed in examination hall, AIBE XVI onwards
Bar Council of India has notified that AIBE XVI onwards — No books, notes or study material will be allowed in the
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IRDAI advises all Insurance companies for issuance of Digital Insurance Policies via DigiLocker
IRDAI (Insurance Regulatory Authority of India) in a Circular dated 9th February, 2021, has advised all Insurance companies for issuance of Digital
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