South Africa| Form 5 of Protection of Personal Information Regulations, published
On July 22, 2021, the Information Regulator published Form 5 of the Regulations relating to the Protection of Personal Information, 2018 which
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US Department of Labor announces proposed rule-making to implement executive order, increase wages for workers on government contracts
On July 21, 2021, the U.S. Department of Labor announced a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking to establish standards and procedures to implement
Continue readingPhysical hearings in Delhi High Court may resume in a restricted matter from 16th August, 2021 [Read Notice]
Delhi High Court Vide the Public Notice dated 22-07-2021, Full Court observed that physical hearings in the Delhi High Court may be
Continue readingKar HC | Karnataka becomes the first state in India to reserve jobs in public employment in favour of transgender persons
Karnataka Government on Wednesday decided in favour of 1% horizontal reservations to be given to the transgender community in government jobs, after
Continue readingSEBI extend timelines for compliance with regulatory requirements by Debenture Trustees due to Covid-19
In view of the prevailing situation due to Covid 19 pandemic and representations received from the Debenture Trustees, SEBI has been decided
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New York | Employers required to adopt Prevention Standard by August 5, 2021
The New York State Department of Labor had published the Airborne Infectious Disease Exposure Prevention Standard (“Standard”) on July 6, 2021. The
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UK | Scheme to drive trade with developing countries: Consultation launched
The UK Government has launched a consultation dated 19 July, 2021 on new trading rules that will help countries out of poverty
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US | Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act passed by US Senate banning the import of Chinese goods
The US Senate passed Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act on July 14, 2021 to ban the import of products from China’s Xinjiang
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NHRC refutes allegations in a section of media regarding leakage of report relating to post poll violence in West Bengal
The National Human Rights Commission constituted a Committee to enquire into the post-poll violence in West Bengal, as per the directions of
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Key outcomes at 47th Session of the UN Human Rights Council
The UN Human Rights Council (HRC) conducted its 47th session, June 21 – July 14, and pushed forward on priority issues as
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Justice Sujata V Manohar, Former Judge of SC, awarded Ruth Bader Ginsburg Medal of Honor
Sujata V Manohar, Former Judge of Supreme Court received the Ruth Bader Ginsburg Medal of Honor conferred in Madrid by the King
Continue readingRBI updates ‘Mandatory Leave’ Policy
On July 09, 2021, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has issued a notification to update their ‘Mandatory Leave’ policy for the
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EU | Guidance on Due Diligence for EU Businesses to address the risk of forced labour in their operations and supply chains
The European Commission has released a guidance dated July 12, 2021 on “Due Diligence for EU Businesses to Address the Risk of
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EDPB adopts guidelines on codes of conduct, virtual voice assistants, and concepts of controller and processor
On July 08, 2021, the European Data Protection Board (‘EDPB’) adopted Guidelines on Codes of Conduct as a tool for transfers. The
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Hong Kong | New guidance on ESG fund disclosures, published
The Securities and Futures Commission (SFC), Hong Kong has published circular dated June 29, 2021 on enhanced disclosures for authorised funds which
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Manual scavenging and hazardous cleaning still remain a stinking truth of our nation: NHRC
NHRC Chairperson expresses serious concern over wide spread continuance of manual scavenging and hazardous cleaning; calls for implementation of innovative techniques to
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Cabinet Reshuffle | Allocation of portfolios among Council of Ministers: Full list
Shri Narendra Modi Prime Minister and also in-charge of: Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances and Pensions; Department of Atomic Energy; Department of Space; All important policy
Continue readingDelhi High Court establishes Intellectual Property Division to deal with Intellectual Property Cases
The Delhi High Court has established Intellectual Property Division to deal with Intellectual Property Cases and would be governed by the IPD
Continue readingUK | MHRA releases guidance to improve patient safety in clinical trials through improving quality of Development Safety Update Reports
The UK Government has announced vide press release dated July 06, 2021 that the Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) and
Continue readingConverting a complaint under S. 138 NI Act from summary trial to summons trial in exercise of power under S. 143 NI Act; Sufficient and cogent reasons to be recorded | Chh HC issues Practice Directions
Chhattisgarh High Court relied on Supreme Court judgment In re: Expeditious Trial of Cases under Section 138 of Negotiable Instrument Act 1881,
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