Haryana Government Grants Exemptions from Fixed Working Hours under the Shops and Establishments Act
Haryana Labour Department allows shops and establishments to set their own working hours, subject to compliance with employee protection rules.
Haryana Labour Department allows shops and establishments to set their own working hours, subject to compliance with employee protection rules.
Corporate Laws (Amendment) Bill, 2026 was introduced in Lok Sabha to propose wide-ranging reforms to the Companies Act, 2013 and the LLP Act, 2008, focusing on decriminalisation, ease of doing business, improved governance, and compliance rationalisation.
DGFT has issued a public notice announcing the extension of Export Obligation period, till 31 August 2026, providing relief to exporters.
Labour Ministry issues FAQs on Social Security Code to clarify gratuity rules, maternity benefits, gig worker coverage, and compliance for India’s modern workforce.
Labour Ministry has released draft rules for four labour codes: Wages, Social Security, Occupational Safety & Health, and Industrial Relations, outlining key changes for employers and workers.
Labour Ministry has issued FAQs on the Labour Codes to clarify provisions, address compliance requirements, and dispel myths, ensuring smooth implementation of these reforms.
Government has notified Colliery Control (Amendment) Rules, 2025 to simplify approval process for opening coal mines.
DPIIT has launched e-B4 Visa, an online module on NSWS to help Indian companies generate digital sponsorship letters for inviting foreign professionals.
RBI issues amendments to Gold Metal Loan Scheme to streamline regulations, expand scope, and boost ease of doing business.
MCA redefined small companies by raising the paid-up capital limit to ₹10 crores and the turnover limit to ₹100 crores, expanding coverage and easing compliance.
This article aims to provide a lucid overview of India’s Four Labour Codes, with insights into Wages, Industrial Relations, Social Security, and Occupational Safety, highlighting reforms, compliance, and impacts.
CBIC launches system-based auto-approval for IFSC code registration, enabling exporters to seamlessly register bank details across multiple customs ports without manual intervention, boosting trade efficiency.
With GSTAT now operational, India’s tax administration takes a decisive step toward fairness, predictability, and responsiveness.
MCA expand fast-track merger eligibility and introduce new compliance forms and procedures for smoother regulatory approvals under Companies Act 2013.
GST Council’s 56th meeting introduced key reforms including GST rate changes on services, aiming to simplify compliance and boost ease of doing business, set to be implemented from 22nd September 2025.
by Govinda Asawa† and Pranay Agarwal††
NATIONAL SYMPOSIUM ON IMPROVING THE QUALITY OF LAWS IN INDIA Centre for Comparative Constitutional Law and Administrative Law (CCAL) National Law University
The Labour Department, Haryana has taken up a series of measures to improve ‘Ease of Doing Business’. The emphasis has been on
Decriminalisation of minor offences is one of the thrust areas of the Government. The risk of imprisonment for actions or omissions that