DGFT notifies online filing of requests for closure of advance authorizations
DGFT has revamped its IT systems to provide a paperless, contactless, electronic interface to the exporters/importers and other stakelholders of DGFT. The
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Pension Fund Regulatory and Development Authority (Employees’ Service)(Amendment) Regulations, 2021
The Pension Fund Regulatory and Development Authority (Employees’ Service) (Amendment) Regulations, 2021 receives President’s assent. The regulations amend the Pension Fund Regulatory
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Lok Sabha passes Juvenile Justice (Care and Protection of Children) Amendment Bill, 2021
The Juvenile Justice (Care and Protection of Children) Amendment Bill, 2021 was passed in Lok Sabha on March 24, 2021. The Bill
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Finance Act, 2021 receives President’s assent
On March 28, 2021, the Finance Act received President’s assent in order to give effect to the financial proposals of the Central
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Government of National Capital Territory of Delhi (Amendment) Act, 2021 receives President’s assent
On March 28, 2021, the Government of National Capital Territory of Delhi (Amendment) Act, 2021 received President’s assent in order to amend
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Insurance (Amendment) Act, 2021 receives President’s assent
The Insurance (Amendment) Act, 2021 shall come into force, once notified in the official gazette. The Act increases the Foreign Direct Investment
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Companies (Audit and Auditors) Amendment Rules, 2021
The Ministry of Corporate Affairs (MCA) has issued Companies (Audit and Auditors) Amendment Rules, 2021 via Notification dated 24.03.2021. The Rules shall
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Medical Termination of Pregnancy (Amendment) Act, 2021 receives President’s assent
On March 25, 2021, the Medical Termination of Pregnancy (Amendment) Act, 2021 received President’s assent which will modify the Medical Termination of
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Parliament passes Government of National Capital Territory of Delhi (Amendment) Bill, 2021
The Parliament has passed the Government of National Capital Territory of Delhi (Amendment) Bill, 2021 (hereinafter the ‘Bill’). The Bill was passed
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Section 23 and 45 of Companies (Amendment) Act, 2020 comes into force
The Central Government appoints 24th March, 2021 as the date on which the provisions of Section 23 relating to Unpaid Dividend Account
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Parliament passes National Commission for Allied and Healthcare Professions Bill, 2020
The National Commission for Allied and Healthcare Professions Bill, 2020 was passed in Rajya Sabha on 16th March, 2021. It was earlier
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UK | The Employment Rights Act 1996 (Protection from Detriment in Health and Safety Cases) (Amendment) Order, 2021
The UK Government has issued the Employment Rights Act 1996 (Protection from Detriment in Health and Safety Cases) (Amendment) Order 2021 extending
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National Capital Territory of Delhi Laws (Special Provisions) Second (Amendment) Bill, 2021
The Parliament has passed the National Capital Territory of Delhi Laws (Special Provisions) Second (Amendment) Bill, 2021. The Bill was passed by
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Mines and Minerals (Development and Regulation) Amendment Bill, 2021 passed by Rajya Sabha
The Rajya Sabha passes Mines and Minerals (Development and Regulation) Amendment Bill, 2021[1] on 22nd March, 2021. It was introduced in Lok
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China | New Medical Device Regulations, effective from 1st June, 2021
China has passed New Medical Device Regulations which shall come into force from 1st June, 2021. It regulates the supervision and administration
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Sections 32 and 40 of Companies (Amendment) Act, 2020 comes into force
The Ministry of Corporate Affairs (MCA) notifies the commencement date on which Section 32 and Section 40 of the Companies (Amendment) Act,
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Lok Sabha passes Insurance (Amendment) Bill, 2021
The Insurance Amendment Bill 2021 has been passed by Lok Sabha today leading to a hike in Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) limit
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Amendments to Schedule V of the Companies Act, 2013
The Ministry of Corporate Affairs (MCA) notifies amendments to Schedule V of the Companies Act, 2013 vide Notification dated 18.03.2021[1]. The amendments
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USA | American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA), 2021
On 11th March, 2021, the US President, Joe Biden has signed the American Rescue Plan Act[1] (ARPA), 2021. The ARPA Act is
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Supreme Court Legal Services Committee (Amendment) Rules, 2021
The Central Government, in consultation with the Chief Justice of India modified the Supreme Court Legal Services Committee Rules, 2000 via Supreme
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