Major Port Authorities Act, 2021
On February 17, 2021, the Major Port Authorities Act, received the assent of the President which will replace the previous Major Port
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USA | Arizona Civil Rights Act modified to expand protections for pregnant workers
On February 4, 2021, Arizona Civil Rights Act (ACRA) has been modified through House Bill 2045 in order to expand protections for
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United Kingdom | Consultation on New Regime on Subsidy Control, introduced
With the advent end of transition period on 31st December, 2020, following the exit of UK from EU, the UK Government’s Department
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United Kingdom | Pension Schemes Act, 2021
On February 11, 2021, the Pension Schemes Act 2021 has received Royal Assent. The Act is divided into 6 parts dealing with
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Producer Companies Rules, 2021
The Central in exercise of the powers conferred by the Companies Act, 2013, and in supersession of the Producer Companies (General Reserve)
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Press Council (Procedure for Notification of Associations of Persons) Rules, 2021
On February 05, 2021, the Press Council (Procedure for Notification of Associations of Persons) Rules, 2021 have come into effect. The Rules
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China State Council adopts Pollution Discharge Permit Management Regulations
On December 09, 2020, the China State Council adopts the Regulations on the Administration of Pollution Discharge Permits”. They are set to
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EDPB adopts Guidelines on examples regarding Data Breach Notification
On January 18, 2021, the EDPB adopted guidelines on examples regarding Data Breach Notification. These guidelines complement the WP 29 guidance on
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Companies (Incorporation) Second Amendment Rules, 2021
On February 01, 2021, the Ministry of Corporate Affairs published the Companies (Incorporation) Second Amendment Rules, 2021 effective April 01, 2021 in
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Companies (Compromises, Arrangements and Amalgamations) Amendment Rules, 2021
On February 01, 2021, the Companies (Compromises, Arrangements and Amalgamations) Amendment Rules, 2021 came into effect in order to amend Companies (Compromises,
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Food Safety and Standards (Prohibition and Restrictions on Sales) Second Amendment Regulations, 2021
On February 02, 2021, the Food Safety and Standards (Prohibition and Restrictions on Sales) Second Amendment Regulations have come into force. The
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National Disaster Mitigation Fund created under Disaster Management Act, 2005 comes into force
The Central Government via notification dated February 05, 2021, constitutes National Disaster Mitigation Fund for projects exclusively for the purpose of mitigation
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Companies (Corporate Social Responsibility Policy) Amendment Rules, 2021
On January 22, 2021, the Government of India brought into effect the Companies (Corporate Social Responsibility Policy) Amendment Rules, 2021. The Rules
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MCA amends One Person Companies (OPCs) rules
As a measure which directly benefits Startups & Innovators in the country, especially those who are supplying products & services on e-commerce
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Centre notifies Nationalised Banks (Management and Miscellaneous Provisions) Amendment Scheme, 2021
Central Government, after consultation with the Reserve Bank, hereby makes the following Scheme further to amend the Nationalised Banks (Management and Miscellaneous
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Uttar Pradesh Regulation of Urban Premises Tenancy Ordinance, 2021: Establishment of Rent Authority and Tribunals [Read Ordinance]
Governor of Uttar Pradesh promulgates the Uttar Pradesh Regulation of Urban Premises Tenancy Ordinance, 2021 Purpose of the Ordinance: To establish Rent
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IBBI notifies Insolvency and Bankruptcy Board of India (Model Bye-Laws and Governing Board of Insolvency Professional Agencies) (Amendment) Regulations, 2021 [Read Rules]
Insolvency and Bankruptcy Board of India (Model Bye-Laws and Governing Board of Insolvency Professional Agencies) (Amendment) Regulations, 2021 2. In the Insolvency
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Centre establishes National Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission to be known as National Commission under Consumer Protection Act, 2019
National Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission Central Government establishes a National Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission to be known as the National Commission. The
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MoRTH notifies rules for facilitating renewal of International driving licence while travelling abroad
The Ministry of Road Transport and Highways has issued a notification on 07-01-2021 to facilitate the issuance of International Driving Permit (IDP)
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Simplified | Madhya Pradesh Freedom of Religion Ordinance, 2020
Governor of Madhya Pradesh promulgates the Madhya Pradesh Freedom of Religion Ordinance, 2020. Purpose of this Ordinance To provide freedom of religion
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