Cabinet Clears Bill to Add Four More Supreme Court Judges, Taking Total Strength to 38
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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Insurance Sector Opened to 100% Foreign Investment Under FEMA; LIC Retains 20% Cap
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 Provisions Effective from 15 May 2026
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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‘Only Yes Means Yes’: Sex Without Consent Must Be Rape Across EU; European Parliament Urges Commission to Legislate
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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Maha Govt Clarifies Registration Overlap Between OSHWC Code and Shops & Establishments Act
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: New OCI Registration, Cancellation & Review Provisions Explained
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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No AOR Exam This Year: Supreme Court Defers Examination to 2027
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 Notifies Draft Code on Wages Rules, 2026 for Public Consultation: Key Highlights
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: Key Highlights, Aims & Major Changes
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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Punjab Govt’s 2026 Amendment on Sacrilege: Objectives, Mechanisms, and Implications
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 Targets Case Backlog with Single-Judge Benches—What Changes Now
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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All India Services (Implementation of National Pension System) Rules, 2026: Key Provisions & Applicability Explained
These rules lay down detail procedures for NPS registration, timelines for allotment and communication of PRAN, contribution obligations of subscribers and the Government, and mechanisms for remittance and interest on delayed contributions.
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Promotion and Regulation of Online Gaming Rules, 2026: Key Highlights and Provisions Explained
These Rules are a structured framework to ensure transparency, user safety, and sustainable growth in India’s online gaming sector.
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Can Office-Bearers Contest Bar Council Elections? Inside the BCI Amended Election Rules Approved by the Supreme Court
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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Companies (Registration Offices and Fees) Amendment Rules, 2026: DIR-3 KYC Filing Timeline & Revised Fees Explained
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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RBI Notifies Digital Payments — E-mandate Framework, 2026
RBI has notified the Digital Payments— E-mandate Framework, 2026 for recurring transactions.
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India’s Online Gaming Law Now Enforceable: What Changes from May 2026
MeitY has enforced the Promotion and Regulation of Online Gaming Act, 2025, with the statutory framework in force from 1 May 2026.
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No Professional Tax Payable in Odisha from 1 April 2026
Odisha has abolished the levy of Professional Tax with retrospective effect from 1 April 2026, easing the tax burden on professionals and salaried employees.
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RBI Guidelines on Faster Processing of Cross-Border Inward Payments
RBI has issued guidelines to ensure faster credit and improved processing of cross-border inward payments by requiring prompt customer intimation, frequent reconciliation, and quicker credit to beneficiary accounts.
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Jan Vishwas (Amendment of Provisions) Act, 2026: Decriminalization & Penalty Reforms
This Act aims to make laws less punitive, more facilitative, and citizen-friendly, while maintaining regulatory discipline.
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