Legislation Roundup August 2026
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Key developments during the month of August included new legislation, judicial accountability measures, regulatory reforms and significant updates affecting businesses, professionals and other stakeholders.

Kerala (Altearation of Name) Bill 2026
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Passed by the Lok Sabha, the Kerala (Alteration of Name) Bill, 2026 seeks to formally adopt ‘Keralam’ as the State’s official name and provide for consequential amendments to the Constitution and existing laws.