RERA amendment vide Jan Vishwas (Amendment) Act, 2026 enforced
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The revision removes imprisonment provisions for allottees who fail to comply with Appellate Tribunal orders, limiting the consequence to a monetary penalty of up to 10% of the property cost.

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Haryana OSH Code single registration exemption
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The Haryana Government has introduced a simplified compliance framework allowing establishments to rely on a single registration under the Occupational Safety, Health and Working Conditions Code, 2020.

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Meghalaya declares Khasi and Garo as official languages
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Meghalaya Government has declared Khasi and Garo as official languages of the State through the Official Languages Ordinance, 2026.

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Andhra Pradesh High Court 24 hour Custody of Advocate
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In the Andhra Pradesh High Court courtroom incident, a young advocate was directed to undergo 24 hours of judicial custody, prompting responses from the SCBA and the BCI, with the Chief Justice of India seeking a report on the matter.

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FSSAI advisory on Ashwagandha
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FSSAI has issued an advisory in line with directions from the Ministry of Ayush mandating the root-only use of Ashwagandha in Ayush products.

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Increase in Supreme Court judge strength
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Union Cabinet has approved the proposal to increase the sanctioned judge strength of the Supreme Court of India from 34 to 38 (including CJI).

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FEMA NDI Amendment allows 100% FDI in Insurance Sector
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Finance Ministry has notified the Foreign Exchange Management (Non-Debt Instruments) (Second Amendment) Rules, 2026, permitting up to 100% foreign investment in the insurance sector.

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Jan Vishwas (Amendment of Provisions) Act 2026 enforcement
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The Ministry of Home Affairs has notified 15 May 2026 as the date of enforcement of key provisions of the Jan Vishwas (Amendment of Provisions) Act, 2026.

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EU Parliament backs Consent Based Rape Definition
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EU Parliament has decided that sex without freely given consent must be treated as rape across the EU and has urged the Commission to propose EU wide consent based rape laws.

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Maharashtra Govt Clarifies Establishment Registration
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Maharashtra Govt has issued clarification easing registration requirements for establishments covered under OSHWC Code 2020 and the Maharashtra Shops and Establishments (Regulation of Employment and Conditions of Service) Act, 2017.

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Citizenship (Amendment) Rules 2026 and OCI Card
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The amendments modernize the Overseas Citizen of India framework by providing for physical and electronic OCI (e-OCI) cards, mandating electronic maintenance of OCI registers, and streamlining procedures for renunciation and cancellation of OCI registration.

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Supreme Court Postpones AOR Examination
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Supreme Court has postponed the 2026 Advocates-on-Record Examination after reviewing current AOR strength, next examination likely in 2027.

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Maharashtra Draft Code on Wages Rules
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Maharashtra Government has notified the Draft Code on Wages Rules, 2026 for public consultation, aiming to bring uniformity in wage fixation, payment mechanisms, and worker protections.

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Draft Maharashtra Industrial Relations Rules 2026
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These Draft Rules intend to modernize, rationalize, and standardize procedures governing employer—employee relations across industries in the State of Maharashtra.

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Jaagat Jot Sri Guru Granth Sahib Amendment Act
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Punjab Government has notified the Jaagat Jot Sri Guru Granth Sahib Satkar (Amendment) Act, 2026, with the objective of addressing and deterring acts of sacrilege.

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NCLT Streamlines Hearings Through Single Benches
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The National Company Law Tribunal has issued an order streamlining proceedings by empowering Single Judicial Member Benches to hear defined classes of matters across all benches.

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Promotion and Regulation of Online Gaming Rules 2026
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These Rules are a structured framework to ensure transparency, user safety, and sustainable growth in India’s online gaming sector.

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BCI Allows Office Bearers to Contest State Bar Elections
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BCI has revised Chapter III of BCI Uniform Rules (and Guidelines) for the elections of Bar Councils, 2016, removing artificial distinction and restoring fair participation for Bar Association office-bearers.

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DIR-3 KYC fee amendment rules 2026
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The amendment clarifies timelines for periodic KYC, introduces a Rs. 5,000 fee for delayed or reactivation filings, and prescribes a Rs. 500 fee for each subsequent DIR-3 KYC Web filed due to changes in personal details.

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